Today, On 30th July, The Rouse Avenue Court scheduled August 12 for hearing the CBI’s chargesheet against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and five others in the excise policy case. The case involves alleged irregularities in the policy’s implementation, with the court’s decision holding significance for Kejriwal’s legal standing. The High Court reserved its decision on Kejriwal’s bail plea and plea for interim bail.
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Today, On 25th July, The Delhi High Court approved Arvind Kejriwal’s request for two additional jail meetings with his lawyers, despite objections from the Enforcement Directorate and Tihar Jail. Kejriwal, facing multiple cases, argued for fair legal representation. The court granted his plea, emphasizing the right to effective legal help. Kejriwal remains in Tihar Jail for alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy.
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Today, On 25th July, The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, challenging a trial court’s summons in a money laundering case. Despite ED’s opposition, the High Court proceeded to issue a formal notice. Jain remains incarcerated in connection with the case.
Today, On 23rd July, The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation of a youth’s death during the North East Delhi riots to the CBI due to suspicions of police bias. The move aims to ensure a thorough and impartial probe into serious allegations of communal bias. The court criticized the Delhi Police’s investigation, emphasizing the need for a fair process.
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Today, On 22nd July, A Delhi court has acknowledged a charge sheet in an excise case involving K Kavitha, a political figure accused of irregularities in Delhi’s excise policy. Kavitha faces charges of conspiracy with a liquor cartel and AAP leaders, as well as money laundering. The CBI and ED are intensifying investigations into the alleged scam.
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Special Judge Kaveri Baweja today has extended Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody, along with other accused, until July 26 in the Delhi excise policy case. Sisodia’s bail applications have been denied, and he remains in prison since February 2023. The case involves corruption and money laundering charges totaling Rs 338 crore.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram demanded the central government to abolish nationwide exams like NEET-UG and grant states control over medical college admissions. He called for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation due to NEET-UG 2024 cheating scandals. Chidambaram also addressed the new criminal laws and BJP’s allegations against Rahul Gandhi as “complete rubbish.”
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The CBI arrested a first-year MBBS student from RIMS Ranchi and four medical students from AIIMS Patna in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. Furthermore, two more individuals were detained. The NEET-UG exam faced cheating allegations, leading to protests and legal actions, prompting the postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 examination.
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Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court stated that a retest for NEET-UG may be ordered if guilt cannot be clearly determined in response to the results controversy. The examination’s integrity is emphasized, with ongoing legal proceedings highlighting the critical need for fairness and trust in the educational assessment system.
Today, On 16th July, The CBI arrested an engineer for the NEET paper leak, tracing it to Hazaribagh. The investigation revealed tampering with question papers at Oasis school, leading to the arrest of two individuals. The CBI has filed multiple FIRs and arrested around 60 people in connection with irregularities in the medical entrance exam, prompting concerns about the exam’s integrity and potential retesting.