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.
Today, On 29th December, Senior Advocate Mehmood Pracha, for the Unnao rape case survivor, says, “This should not be called victory, but we have got a little time to breathe.” He adds CBI did not consult them, so judgment isn’t a victory.
Today, On 29th December, The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court’s December 23 order and said Kuldeep Singh Sengar “shall not be released,” noting, “Notice issued… several substantial questions of law arise,” and seeking a counter-affidavit within four weeks.
In the Unnao rape case, a vacation bench led by CJI Surya Kant will hear the CBI’s appeal challenging the suspension of Kuldeep Sengar’s life sentence on December 29, bringing renewed attention to the high-profile matter again.
Advocate Hitendra Gandhi urged the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to list the Unnao rape case appeal, warning that suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence threatens survivor safety, harms victim dignity, and raises concerns over POCSO law application.
The CBI has moved the Supreme Court challenging the bail granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case. It argued his release would jeopardise the victim’s security and undermine public confidence in the justice delivery system.
