Swati Maliwal Assault Case | Court Extends Judicial Custody of Bibhav Kumar Till June 22

Today(on 15th June), Former Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar’s judicial custody was extended till June 22 by Delhi’s Tis Hazari court following his arrest in connection with an assault case involving AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The court cited threats to the victim and the risk of witness influence, leading to the dismissal of Kumar’s bail plea. This underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation.

[Cattle-Smuggling Case] SC Urges Delhi HC to Expedite Bail Plea of TMC Leader’s Daughter

The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to decide on Sukanya Mondal’s bail plea within three weeks, after it had been pending for over ten months. The case involves allegations of cattle-smuggling and it concerns the daughter of a TMC leader. The petitioner has been in jail for over a year. Anubrata Mondal’s bail plea is also pending before the Supreme Court.

Delhi Excise Policy | Kejriwal’s Bail Plea Hearing Set for June 1, Court Seeks ED Response

Today(on 30th May), a Delhi court sought the Enforcement Directorate’s response to Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in a money laundering case related to Delhi’s excise policy. Judge Kaveri Baweja presided over the urgent proceedings. Kejriwal has submitted two petitions, one for regular bail and another for interim bail due to health reasons. The next hearing is scheduled for June 1st.

[Delhi Excise case] Delhi Court takes Cognizance of ED chargesheet Filed against K Kavitha & Others

Today (On 29th May): Special Judge Kaveri Baweja acknowledged the chargesheet and issued a production warrant for K Kavitha, mandating her appearance in court on June 3, 2024. The court recognized charges against other accused individuals, including Chanpreet Singh, Damodar, Prince Singh, and Arvind Kumar, related to irregularities in the now-repealed Delhi excise policy, including financial losses to the exchequer. Kavitha’s bail pleas were rejected by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi for cases linked to the Excise Policy matter. Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 15, 2024, and by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024. The authorities accuse officials of modifying the excise policy to extend undue favours, reduce or waive license fees, and extend L-1 licenses without proper authorization, resulting in a financial loss of Rs 144.36 crore to the state exchequer. The probe agencies claim that illegal gains were diverted to accused officials, with false entries made in financial records to evade detection.

[Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam] SC Grants ED Additional Time to File Reply in IAS Ranu Sahu’s Bail Plea

The Supreme Court of India today granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) additional time to respond to suspended bureaucrat Ranu Sahu’s bail request in the Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam case. Sahu, facing charges related to misusing her position for personal gain, awaits the ED’s comprehensive reply as the hearing is rescheduled for next week.

[Breaking] Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC Reserves Order on BRS Leader K Kavitha’s Bail Plea

Today (28th May): The CBI and ED opposed BRS leader K Kavitha’s bail plea, citing concerns about evidence tampering and witness influence in the Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha’s counsel argued for her release, emphasizing cooperation and innocence. The case involves alleged irregularities in the modification of the excise policy, resulting in a purported loss to the exchequer.

Dramatic Scene in Court | Swati Maliwal Breaks Down in Court During Bibhav Kumar’s Bail Hearing, Cites Life Threat

Today(on 27th May), AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal broke down in court during a hearing on an alleged assault at CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. This followed claims by Bibhav Kumar’s lawyer that Maliwal strategically chose a CCTV-free spot, suggesting she wielded authority.

EVM Damage Case | High Court Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to YSRCP MLA

The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted temporary relief to Ramakrishna Reddy, MLA of the YSR Congress Party, until June 5 in a case involving the destruction of an EVM. The court ordered the police not to arrest him and imposed conditions, including monitoring by the Election Commission. Tension in Macherla led to TDP leaders’ house arrests.

Manish Sisodia’s Bail Denied by Delhi High Court in CBI, ED Cases

The Delhi High Court denied bail to Manish Sisodia, citing serious charges and the risk of evidence tampering related to alleged irregularities in Delhi’s liquor policy. The Court emphasized the strong case of money laundering and Sisodia’s influential position, rejecting his plea for bail in the CBI and ED cases. Sisodia’s previous bail applications had also been denied.

Delhi Court Extends K Kavitha’s Judicial Custody in Delhi Excise Policy Case Until June 3

The Delhi court on Monday extended Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha’s judicial custody in the Delhi excise policy case until June 3. Her lawyer argued that since the chargesheet was filed and cognizance not yet taken by the court, she should be released. The Enforcement Directorate alleges a criminal conspiracy involving AAP leaders. bail plea hearing on May 24.