The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi has directed AIIMS to form a medical board to assess Nitin Johri, seeking bail on medical grounds in the Bhushan Steel Limited money laundering case. Special CBI Judge Jagdish Kumar emphasized the urgent need for the medical board. The court ruled for Johri’s timely medical examination and treatment, underscoring the importance of coordination between jail authorities and the medical board. Johri is to bear the expenses if treated at a private hospital.
The Delhi High Court on 28th May reversed the transfer of the Bhushan Steel money laundering case, stressing that the judge’s comment did not indicate bias. The court emphasized the confidentiality of conversations between judges and staff, and the need to maintain public confidence in the judiciary. The case was to be reconsidered with the High Court’s observations in mind.
The Delhi High Court Today (May 22nd) reserved its verdict on the plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the transfer of the Bhushan Steel money laundering case from a judge who allegedly remarked “ED matters main kaun si bail hoti hai? (where is the question of bail in ED matters?)”. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized the impact such remarks and subsequent case transfers have on judges
