Kapil Sibal said Umar Khalid’s nearly five-year custody without bail violates Article 21 and promised to approach the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court’s order. He questioned judicial delays, political silence, and selective action in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
A Kolkata court denied bail to Wajahat Khan, who faced accusations of hate speech against Hindus after filing a complaint against influencer Sharmishta Panoli. Khan, arrested on June 9, had evaded authorities since June 1. Panoli, granted interim bail, is restricted from leaving India pending further legal proceedings.
Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee of the Calcutta High Court is facing online threats and abuse after denying bail to social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested for posting a sensitive video. Despite her deletion of the video and apology, the judge’s decision has sparked violent backlash against him online.
Today(on 6th May), Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren seeks Supreme Court relief as his bail plea in a money laundering case is dismissed. The Jharkhand High Court rejected his plea and granted permission for an email submission to the apex court. Soren’s arrest has stirred political and legal turmoil in Jharkhand, affecting his influence and political engagements.
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Today (18th April): The Supreme Court granted TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya additional time to respond to allegations in the West Bengal Teachers’ Recruitment Scam. Bhattacharya’s request for an extension was approved, allowing him to provide further evidence for his bail application. The court scheduled the next hearing in two weeks to review additional documents.