The Telangana High Court has suspended the seven-year prison sentence of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and granted bail, along with three co-defendants in an illegal iron ore mining case. They must provide personal bonds and cannot leave the country without permission. The case highlights significant corruption in mining.
The Delhi High Court denied Lalu Prasad Yadav’s request to stay the trial proceedings in the CBI’s land-for-jobs scam case, emphasizing he still had opportunities to present his case. His legal team’s arguments regarding the legitimacy of the prosecution were rejected, with the court stating there were no compelling reasons to interfere.
Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland chopper scam, has petitioned the Delhi High Court to relax his strict bail conditions. Extradited from the UAE in 2018, he faces allegations of corruption and money laundering. His plea, which seeks to ease restrictions impacting his personal freedom, is set for hearing soon.
Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint in Delhi High Court against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai for allegedly defamatory social media posts. The Court questioned the credibility of Dubey’s claims about Moitra’s foreign accounts and ordered a review, emphasizing the need for factual evidence in public accusations.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that individuals on bail do not have an automatic right to travel abroad for personal reasons, such as attending family weddings, while facing a criminal trial. The court emphasized that only urgent necessities warrant approval for travel. The ruling dismissed a petition from Aditya Murti seeking travel permission during his ongoing trial.
Today, On 25th February, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the bail plea of Christian Michel in the Delhi High Court, arguing that he posed a flight risk. However, Michel’s lawyer, Advocate Aljo Joseph, countered this claim, stating that his passport had already expired. The case revolves around concerns of potential escape and legal restrictions on his movement.
Today, On 21st February, Partha Chatterjee’s latest petition heard by the Supreme Court, leading to a notice being issued to the CBI. He was arrested in July 2022 in connection with the recruitment scam. While some accused have been released, Chatterjee remains in jail. The court’s intervention could impact the ongoing legal proceedings.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a CBI case related to an excise policy scam. The court stressed the need for the CBI to be impartial and criticized its image as a “caged parrot.” Kejriwal’s release was met with support from the Aam Aadmi Party and followers.
Delhi Court has directed the ED to address the bail plea of Anubrata Mondal, a TMC leader involved in a cattle smuggling case. The plea emphasizes delays in the trial proceedings, citing incomplete documents and Mondal’s health issues. The hearing is set for September 11, with Mondal’s advocates asserting the need for his continuous medical care.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Vijay Nair, Aam Aadmi Party’s member accused in the excise policy scandal after 23 months in custody. The Court criticized the delay in trial by the Enforcement Directorate and emphasized that pre-trial detention should not serve as punishment. The case involves alleged irregularities in the excise policy and money laundering.
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