The Calcutta High Court Today ordered the investigation of an assault on ED officials in Sandeshkhali to be transferred from the West Bengal Police to the CBI. The court also instructed that the custody of TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh, arrested in connection with the incident, be handed over to the central agency. Separate appeals by the ED and the West Bengal government indicate a critical moment in the state’s legal and political landscape, with implications for future collaborations or confrontations between state and central law enforcement agencies in India.
“You want to protect your policemen.”: The Bombay High Court criticized the Special Investigation Team for incomplete probe into a 2018 alleged fake encounter. The court questioned the lax investigation against police officers involved and expressed dissatisfaction with the progress. It also requested specific steps taken by the police in murder cases and hinted at potential transfer of the investigation.
The Bombay High Court has dismissed the CBI’s plea to halt the release of the Netflix docu-series on Indrani Mukerjea, clearing the path for its release. The court found no evidence that the series would prejudice the trial or prosecution. This decision highlights the judiciary’s commitment to impartiality in high-profile cases.
The Calcutta HC Today refused an urgent hearing for TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, facing allegations of sexual assault and land-grabbing, with the Chief Justice dismissing his lawyer’s plea and directing them to return on Monday, citing no sympathy. The State police arrested Shahjahan despite previous remarks from the Court. Central agencies had also expressed reservations about the investigation.
The CBI has summoned Akhilesh Yadav, President of the Samajwadi Party, as a witness in an illegal mining case in Uttar Pradesh. The case involves alleged irregularities in mining lease issuance during his tenure as Chief Minister. The CBI’s actions highlight the ongoing investigation into illegal mining practices during Yadav’s administration.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted a two-week extension by the court to file the conclusive charge sheet in the “Land-for-Jobs” case, which involves allegations of exchanging land parcels for job appointments within the railways during 2004-2009. The case implicates prominent figures and highlights concerns over corruption and nepotism in public service appointments.
The Bombay High Court revoked Look-Out Circulars (LOCs) against Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, allowing their unrestricted travel. The decision, based on jurisdiction and lack of evidence for travel restriction, marks a legal win for the Chakraborty siblings amid the ongoing complexities of the case.
The CBI filed a plea to halt the release of a documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, the accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. Following the Bombay High Court’s instruction, Netflix agreed to an advanced screening for CBI and postponed the release until the next hearing on February 29. The series features interviews with the accused and witnesses.
The CBI has approached the Bombay High Court to halt the release of a Netflix documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, the main accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. They argue that the series could create bias and mislead the public. Indrani Mukerjea was granted bail in May 2022, and other accused individuals are also out on bail.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is preparing to challenge the acquittal of Moninder Singh Pandher and Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari killings case at the Supreme Court. The Allahabad High Court had acquitted them due to lack of evidence, but CBI aims to contest this decision, marking a significant development in the long-standing legal battle.