The Supreme Court has moved a hit-and-run case against a probationary judicial officer from Punjab to a Delhi court after the victim’s family alleged bias. The Bench also directed that any further probe be handled by the Delhi Police.
The CBI claims Yes Bank lost more than Rs 2,700 crore after Rana Kapoor invested heavily in Anil Ambani-led companies. The charge sheet accuses both of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption.
Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi have asked a Delhi court to stop daily hearings in the IRCTC scam case, citing multiple pending trials and ongoing election duties. The CBI opposed the plea, stressing Supreme Court’s directive for speedy trials of MPs and MLAs.
The Calcutta High Court ordered a joint SIT of the CBI and West Bengal Police to investigate four cases against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, while quashing 15 FIRs and lifting his earlier protection from new cases.
The Supreme Court saw a fiery exchange between Senior Advocates Harish Salve and Prashant Bhushan during the hearing of the Indiabulls Housing Finance fraud case. Heated words flew over alleged fund diversion, with Bhushan accusing Salve of being out of touch from London.
Today, On 8th October, In the MP custodial death case, the Supreme Court slammed the CBI, asking, “Why didn’t you arrest them earlier, why wait for a court order?” The Court criticized the delay in apprehending absconding police officers involved in the incident.
The Supreme Court blasted the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI for failing to arrest two police inspectors accused in a tribal youth’s custodial death. The Bench warned of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.
Today, On 26th September, In the Tirupati Laddoo controversy, the Supreme Court stayed the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s ruling against the CBI. The Court remarked, “If the SIT wants to appoint a special officer, what’s wrong with that?” granting relief.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to issue circulars ensuring expeditious trials, especially in sensitive cases, stressing continuous examination of witnesses and strict adherence to Section 309 CrPC. The move aims to uphold the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
The Supreme Court sharply criticized the CBI for not arresting two Madhya Pradesh police officers accused in the custodial death of a 24-year-old. The court warned of contempt action and ordered the agency to take swift action to protect the eyewitness.
