Today, On 16th January, Kuldeep Sengar approached the High Court, seeking suspension of his sentence in the case related to the death of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. He has requested the court to delay his prison term while his appeal is pending. Sengar was convicted in connection with the father’s death, which occurred under suspicious circumstances. The court will now review his petition to decide on the matter.
Today, On 3rd December, The Supreme Court issued a notice to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others, asking them to respond to a CBI petition challenging their acquittal in a 2002 murder case. The case involves the killing of Ranjit Singh, a former Dera follower, allegedly over his suspected role in leaking sensitive information about the sect. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had earlier acquitted the accused.
![[Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder] Ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh of RG Kar Hospital Granted Bail](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rg-kar-2.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 13th December, Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was granted bail in a case involving the rape and murder of a doctor but remains in custody for a separate financial irregularities investigation. Allegations against Ghosh included evidence tampering, while Mondal was charged with delaying the FIR. The case ignited nationwide protests for better safety and justice for medical workers.
![[Breaking] Excise Policy Case: SC Deleted Bail Condition Requiring Manish Sisodia To Appear Before ED On Every Monday & Thursday](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-19.jpeg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court of India today (11th Dec) has relieved Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia by removing a bail condition that required him to report to investigators twice weekly in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Sisodia’s bail was originally granted in August 2024, amid allegations of corruption related to the excise policy.
![[Delhi Excise Policy Case] 'Relax bail Conditions': SC to Hear Manish Sisodia's Plea on Dec 11](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-3-6.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 9th December, the Supreme Court will hear Manish Sisodia’s plea to modify his bail conditions, imposed in excise policy corruption cases. Sisodia seeks to ease restrictions on movement and communication. Previously, the court emphasized his right to a speedy trial after 17 months of incarceration without a case proceeding.
![[Bengal School Job Scam] Calcutta HC Grants Bail to Sujay Krishna Bhadra](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-7-4.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 6th December, the Calcutta High Court granted bail to Sujay Krishna Bhadra, a key suspect in the Bengal school recruitment scam investigated by the ED. His release is conditional, prohibiting him from tampering with evidence or leaving West Bengal. Bhadra, a businessman, faces allegations of facilitating illegal job placements.
![[AgustaWestland Chopper Scam Case] Apex Court Seeks CBI Response To Bail Plea By Christian Michel](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-7-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court of India on Friday (6th Dec) has requested the CBI to respond within four weeks to British national Christian Michel’s bail plea related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Michel, extradited in December 2018, has been in custody since after previous bail applications were denied. The case involves significant corruption allegations linked to VVIP helicopter contracts.
Four decades after the Bhopal gas tragedy, victims still seek justice amidst a prolonged legal battle involving 28 judges and numerous appeals. The 1984 disaster resulted in thousands of deaths and ongoing health issues. Survivors and advocates call for accountability as the courts struggle to provide closure, highlighting systemic delays in justice.
Today, On 30th November, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) expanded its investigation into Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A court dismissed Kejriwal’s challenge to the investigation, affirming the validity of the ED’s sanction and its authority to prosecute related corruption and money laundering offenses.
![[RG Kar Financial Irregularities] CBI Files 125-Page Chargesheet Naming Ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh, Not Accepted by Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-11-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The CBI’s chargesheet against former RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh for financial irregularities was rejected by a special court due to lack of West Bengal government’s approval. Ghosh’s tenure faced scrutiny over alleged fraudulent activities while the case gained attention after a tragic incident involving a trainee doctor.