Today, On 24th September, The Supreme Court directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to provide detailed information regarding the custody of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah. The order comes as Shah faces charges in 24 pending terror funding cases.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recalled that his bail plea in the Sohrabuddin encounter case remained pending for two years, something he termed unprecedented. He said he had to stay outside Gujarat from 2010 to 2012 due to the prolonged delay.
The Delhi High Court criticized the police for the prolonged trial in the 2020 riots conspiracy case, noting the accused, Tasleem Ahmed, has been jailed for over five years without charges. The defense argued for bail due to the delay, while the prosecution cited adjournments requested by the defense. The hearing continues.
The Supreme Court of India annulled a Patna High Court order allowing narco-analysis tests on accused individuals without consent, asserting that such practices violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. The ruling emphasizes the importance of protecting individual rights in legal proceedings, particularly during bail hearings.
The Supreme Court of India questioned the Chhattisgarh government’s handling of a Rs. 2,000 crore liquor scam case, expressing concern over the prolonged custody of the accused despite multiple chargesheets filed. The ongoing investigation involves allegations of illegal money generation through bribery, raising questions about government oversight and fair trade practices.
Today, On 24th December, A Delhi court declined its decision on the regular bail plea of Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer. After hearing the arguments, the court chose to delay the ruling. Rashid Engineer had applied for regular bail in relation to alleged offenses. The court will continue to examine the case before issuing a final order.
Today(4th September),The Supreme Court of India discussed the accused’s right to access documents collected by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during investigations. Justices Oka, Amanullah, and Masih questioned whether denying such access on technical grounds violates constitutional rights under Article 21.
Today, On 13th July, The Supreme Court extended interim bail for businessman Abhishek Boinpally, involved in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The court postponed further discussions to October 14 due to the unavailability of the Additional Solicitor General. Boinpally has been in custody since October 2022, with his bail being repeatedly extended.
Today(on 12th April),During a hearing at Calcutta High Court, Justices Bagchi and Kanth admonished a junior advocate for lacking necessary case files, putting them in a tough spot. Despite the advocate’s apologies and blaming the senior, the judges stressed the importance of being prepared and not betraying clients’ trust. The bench ultimately granted bail but imparted a crucial lesson on professionalism to the advocate.
On Monday(1st April),The Calcutta High Court questions the prolonged detention of ex-minister Partha Chatterjee in a corruption case, seeking justification from the Enforcement Directorate. Despite ongoing investigations, his bail hearing did not conclude, and concerns were raised about the extended duration of the probe. The court awaits further clarity on the case.
