The Delhi High Court heard Karti Chidambaram’s plea seeking changes to his bail conditions to permit international travel amid the ongoing CBI investigation in the INX Media corruption case. The court has reserved its order.
Punjab & Haryana High Court orders CBI probe into lawyer’s alleged bribery scheme, stating it raises questions of the integrity of democracy and judicial accountability in India.
The Supreme Court ruled that even investigators must face scrutiny, ordering an FIR against ex-Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar in a 20-year-old case involving allegations of criminal intimidation, fabrication of documents, and misuse of investigative powers.
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.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal accused the Modi government of “weaponising laws” and called it the most “constitutionally immoral” in India’s history. He strongly opposed new bills that propose removal of PM, CMs, and ministers if arrested for 30 days.
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of Sajjan Kumar and Balwan Khokhar’s pleas in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case to September 24. Kumar challenges his conviction while Khokhar seeks relief from his upheld life sentence.
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh sends legal notice to RG Kar rape-murder victim’s father, demanding apology or proof over CBI “settlement” allegations, warning of a defamation suit if ignored.
Delhi High Court directs CBI and parties to maintain confidentiality of report in cash-for-query scam case against Mahua Moitra, ensuring secrecy under Lokpal Act provisions.
Supreme Court hears challenge to Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, raising concerns over misuse. Justice Nagarathna warns: “It can protect honest officers — or dishonest ones.”
