The Delhi High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a status report on a plea seeking reinvestigation into the 1975 assassination of Lalit Narayan Mishra. Convicts have appealed, while family alleges real culprits were exonerated.
A Madras High Court judge recused himself after allegations surfaced that a senior advocate demanded Rs.50 lakh from a client, falsely claiming it would be used to bribe the judge. The judge stepped aside to allow impartial inquiry.
The Karnataka High Court informed that the petition seeking the Governor’s permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a corruption case was largely copied from an earlier complaint. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty made this statement before Bench.
Today, On 13th February, The Supreme Court asked the CBI for a detailed status report on Manipur violence cases, noting oversight should shift to the Manipur and Gauhati High Courts. It said the Chief Justices could oversee monitoring to coordinate.
Today, On 11th February, The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to Mazahar Khan, accused of issuing counterfeit degree certificates to lawyers. The Court said the allegations indicate an organised pattern of fabricating and procuring false qualifications, undermining the integrity of the legal profession.
Today, On 19th January, The Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The case relates to the custodial death of the father of the Unnao rape victim.
Today, On 15th January, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta warned that podcasts discussing court judgments could distort constitutional decisions, stressing that lawyers cannot discuss such matters on shows. His remarks came during SC hearings on ED petitions against Mamata Banerjee and senior police.
Today, On 15th January, The victim has moved the Delhi High Court seeking to lead further evidence and examine two prosecution witnesses in the 2017 case against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She also wants to place date of birth documents on record.
Today, On 9th January, Rouse Avenue court has formally framed corruption and criminal conspiracy charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and several other accused, marking a major development in the high-profile Railway land-for-jobs case.
Lalu Prasad Yadav has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court’s decision to frame criminal charges against him and his family in the alleged IRCTC scam. The petition scheduled is scheduled for a hearing on January 5.
