Advocate Anil Mishra and three others, accused of burning Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s picture in Gwalior, faced the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which adjourned their bail hearing and summoned the case diary, while the government sought more time.
Today, On 21st February, Partha Chatterjee’s latest petition heard by the Supreme Court, leading to a notice being issued to the CBI. He was arrested in July 2022 in connection with the recruitment scam. While some accused have been released, Chatterjee remains in jail. The court’s intervention could impact the ongoing legal proceedings.
Tahir Hussain, a former AAP councillor accused in the Delhi riots case involving the death of IB officer Ankit Sharma, seeks interim bail from the Delhi High Court to contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. He requires this bail to file nomination papers and campaign effectively before the February elections.
On December 16, the Supreme Court expressed concern over drug abuse in India as it reviewed a bail petition for Ankush Vipan Kapoor, accused of heroin smuggling. The court urged for youth rehabilitation and open discussions. Kapoor’s bail was cancelled to facilitate a thorough investigation into his drug syndicate activities, highlighting the narco-terrorism threat.
The Delhi High Court, under Justice Vikas Mahajan, ruled that video recording of all proceedings, including bail hearings, is mandatory under the SC/ST Act, without exceptions for sexual crimes. The court emphasized that these recordings must be used only for court purposes, ensuring the privacy and protection of victims’ identities.
Today(on 4th September), The Delhi High Court has denied Sharjeel Imam’s request for an urgent hearing of his bail petition, with the next hearing set for October 7. Imam’s bail plea, pending for 28 months, challenges a trial court order from April 2022.
Supreme Court grants bail to BRS leader K Kavitha Today(27th Aug) in excise policy irregularities case, challenging agencies to prove her involvement. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM, is accused in a Delhi excise policy scam involving liquor traders and prominent individuals. Her arrest and legal battle have garnered significant attention.
The court in Uttar Pradesh has ordered the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and other accused for missing a hearing in a 20-year-old case. The judge directed the police to produce all accused by August 28 after none of them appeared in court. A non-bailable warrant had been issued earlier, and a bail petition has been filed.
Today, On 10th June, Senthil Balaji, a former Tamil Nadu minister, is under judicial remand until June 14, 2024, related to a money laundering investigation. He petitioned the court to obtain banking documents and faced rejections for bail. The case underscores ongoing legal proceedings and efforts to ensure due process. The complexity is evident in extended remands and reserved orders.
The Supreme Court will hear the bail petition of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia regarding an alleged money laundering scam related to the liquor policy case. Sisodia’s previous bail pleas were rejected, and the case has drawn attention due to accusations of deliberate delays. Sisodia’s arrest and the money trail amounting to Rs 338 crore are also significant.
