The Supreme Court of India has mandated the Delhi High Court to decide on the bail application of Kapil Wadhawan, former DHFL promoter, within two weeks. Wadhawan has been in custody since July 2022 amid a multi-crore bank fraud investigation. The directive aims to ensure timely judicial decisions regarding personal liberty.
A Mumbai court extended CBI custody of Sandeep Shah and Salim Patel until June 16 in the NEET-UG score manipulation case. CBI alleges their involvement in a larger conspiracy, accepting bribes to alter candidates’ scores. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover links to NTA officials and potentially other accomplices in the scam.
The CBI informed the court about a fraudulent scheme involving a non-existent school used to produce fake certificates in exchange for land sold to Lalu Yadav and his family. Unqualified candidates were hired for railway jobs inappropriately. The investigation revealed significant irregularities and pressure in the hiring process, emphasizing the urgency and lack of verification.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has transferred the investigation into HPPCL Chief Engineer Vimal Negi’s mysterious death to the CBI, following a petition by his wife. Negi’s body was found in Gobind Sagar Lake after he went missing. Allegations of harassment by senior officials prompted the court’s decision for an impartial investigation.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the prosecution of Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam linked to his tenure as Union Railways Minister. The CBI and ED are investigating allegations of corruption, including bribes for government jobs in exchange for land. The case has significant political implications in Bihar.
The Madras High Court criticized the CBI for biased investigations, highlighting a decline in public trust. To restore credibility, it issued directives for better supervision, legal support, and technological advancements in investigations. The Court condemned unfair prosecutions and emphasized the need for integrity and professionalism within the CBI to regain public confidence.
The Karnataka High Court postponed the hearing of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s appeal regarding the MUDA case, accommodating lawyers’ requests for a delayed date. Siddaramaiah challenged a single judge’s order allowing investigation of alleged irregularities tied to land compensation granted to his wife, Parvathi, amidst ongoing corruption allegations.
The Calcutta High Court is set to continue hearing the plea of the RG Kar rape-murder victim’s parents. They are demanding a deeper CBI investigation into the tragic case from August 9. The Supreme Court recently granted approval for the hearing to proceed. This has renewed hopes for justice and accountability in the case.