The Supreme Court questioned the NIA for repeatedly delaying Shabir Ahmed Shah’s bail hearing in the terror-funding case. The Court fixed the next date as January 7 and made it clear that no further adjournments will be allowed.
The Supreme Court raised concerns over Surendra Gadling’s six-and-a-half-year custody without trial, directing a quick decision on pending applications. Gadling argued prolonged delays, missing electronic evidence, and unequal treatment as other accused are already on bail.
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Umar Khalid’s bail plea after the designated bench was unavailable. The activist remains in custody as the case awaits a new date.
The Supreme Court remarked that stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir is “not a very ordinary action” while hearing Shabir Shah’s bail plea. The court asked him to approach the J&K government for his detention order as NIA seeks more time to respond.
Today, On 31st October, The Supreme Court issued notice on the bail plea of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, in the alleged multi-crore liquor scam case, directing the Enforcement Directorate to file its reply within ten days.
Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that Surendra Gadling is a senior Maoist leader involved in anti-national activities, including the Surajgarh Mine Arson. The NIA opposed his bail, citing evidence from the Bhima Koregaon case linking him to Maoist operations.
The Supreme Court adjourned bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and Gulfisha Fatima in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The pleas challenge the Delhi High Court’s September 2 order denying bail under UAPA charges.
The Supreme Court criticised a CTET candidate accused of using a proxy in Uttar Pradesh, saying “Munna Bhai andar rehna chahiye.” The court warned that such acts destroy the integrity of public examinations and harm genuine students.
The Supreme Court compared the 2024 Ulhasnagar police station shootout to a scene from Singham while hearing Kunal Dilip Patil’s bail plea. The Court issued notice to Maharashtra and allowed impleading of victims.
The Supreme Court will hear activist Jyoti Jagtap’s bail plea in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case on September 8. The NIA’s plea against Mahesh Raut’s bail is also likely to be taken up.
