The CBI has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court’s order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi excise policy case. The appeal comes after the special court ruled that no prima facie case of conspiracy or criminal intent was made out.
Toda, On 17th February, The Supreme Court noted that those involved in the Deoghar fodder scam are above 60 years of age. The judges said they know the petition and its outcome, adding that accused are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s.
The Supreme Court condemned allegations made against Delhi High Court judges after suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the Unnao rape case, warning against politicising judicial decisions. The apex court stayed the HC order and stressed that attempts to malign judges must be firmly rejected.
The Supreme Court has directed all High Court Chief Justices to review long-pending cases under laws like UAPA and ensure speedy trials. The court said the State must support accused facing “reverse burden” laws and prevent unnecessary delays.
The Supreme Court held that while Article 21 rights are vital, they cannot be the only basis for bail in cases involving national security. The Court said individual liberty is secondary when the country’s sovereignty and integrity are at risk.
Today, On 17th September, The Supreme Court has revoked gangster Chhota Rajan’s bail in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty, allowing the CBI’s appeal. The apex court questioned, “Why suspension of sentence to such a man?” highlighting strict accountability.
The CBI has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the trial court’s acquittal of former judge Justice Nirmal Yadav in a 2008 corruption case. The agency argues the verdict ignored key evidence and witness testimonies.
Jharkhand High Court agrees to hear CBI’s appeal to increase Lalu Prasad’s 3.5-year sentence in the Deoghar treasury scam. The case involves ₹89 lakh illegally withdrawn during his tenure as Bihar CM.
NEW DELHI: Today, 28th Feb, The Supreme Court of India declined to hear the plea filed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) against the temporary release of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.On Friday, a bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra refused to entertain SGPC’s petition challenging an August 2024 order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
New Delhi, January 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned BJP MLA Basangouda R Patil (Yatnal) for challenging the Karnataka government’s decision to withdraw consent given to the CBI for investigating a disproportionate assets (DA) case against Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
