Today, On 17th March, The Bombay High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Satara sessions judge Dhananjay Nikam in a bribery case. Justice N.R. Borkar, a single-judge bench, denied relief after hearing arguments from both the accused judge and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The case involves allegations of bribery against Nikam, leading to ACB’s opposition to bail.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police Kanakalakshmi in connection with the suicide of a 33-year-old woman lawyer, official sources said. The case has been under intense scrutiny, prompting the SIT to take swift action. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to her death. Further details are awaited as the probe continues.
The SEC has charged Gautam Adani and seven others with securities and wire fraud, alleging a scheme involving over $250 million in bribes to Indian officials for energy contracts. Key charges include conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, securities fraud, wire fraud, and obstruction of justice. Convictions could lead to severe penalties and asset forfeitures.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 29) orally said it would appoint a Special Prosecutor for the trial in the 2015 cash-for-vote scam case in which Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is involved. A Bench headed by Justice BR Gavai observed it would pass a formal order at 2 p.m. after consultations with the Telangana judiciary. The Bench was hearing a petition filed by BRS MLA Guntakandla Jagadish Reddy seeking a transfer of the trial from Telangana to another State.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the dismissal of an Additional District Judge accused of corruption, stating that the position “comes with great responsibility, and he was obligated to conduct himself in a manner befitting his role.” The Administrative Committee (Higher Judicial Services) recommended his removal from service and a full court of HC endorsed it, following which the State Law and Legislative Department issued the removal order on September 2, 2014.
The Supreme Court today overturned a 1998 ruling, stating that lawmakers can be prosecuted for receiving bribes for speeches or votes. CJI DY Chandrachud emphasized that bribery erodes democracy. The decision arose from the Sita Soren v. Union of India case, marking a pivotal shift in lawmakers’ immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery.
PM Modi praised the Supreme Court’s significant decision in the JMM MPs bribery case on Monday, referring to it as a “great judgment.” The Supreme Court, led by CJI, overturned a ruling granting immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution in bribery cases for speeches or votes. Prime Minister Modi praised the decision, calling it a “great judgment,” emphasizing the importance of clean politics and public confidence in the system. The ruling promotes transparency and upholds democratic ideals.
Former NCB zonal director, Sameer Wankhede, faces a money laundering case over an alleged Rs 25 crore bribe demand in the Aryan Khan drug case. The Bombay High Court has granted him protection from arrest until March 1. Wankhede has also challenged the case, alleging malice and vendetta due to his prior complaint against NCB officials.