![[Post-Poll Violence] Calcutta HC Seeks Alternative Venue for Suvendu Adhikari's Planned Dharna Outside Raj Bhavan](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-8-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 10th June, Suvendu Adhikari, a BJP leader approached the Calcutta High Court to address the post-poll violence in West Bengal, seeking protection for victims. Alleging attacks orchestrated by the ruling party, TMC, he demands a neutral investigation by the CBI or another independent agency. The court has scheduled hearings on Adhikari’s and another lawyer’s petitions.
The Supreme Court upheld a Karnataka trial court’s decision to charge Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni with the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Goudar. The court found evidence of Kulkarni’s involvement and dismissed his petition challenging the charges. The accused had approached the courts multiple times, leading to lengthy trial delays. Kulkarni’s appeal for relief was denied.
![[Excise Case] Delhi Court Grants Interim Bail to Businessman Amit Arora](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-13.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Delhi Court granted interim bail to businessman Amit Arora in connection with an excise duty case, considering his wife’s health and family responsibilities. The judge instructed him not to leave Delhi NCR, tamper with evidence, or engage in criminal activities. Arora’s legal team emphasized his prior compliance with legal requirements and absence of misuse of bail.
![[Money Laundering Case] Tribunal Quashes ED Attachment of Rs 180 Crore properties of NCP Leader Praful Patel](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-60.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
A Mumbai court quashed an Enforcement Directorate (ED) order to attach NCP leader Praful Patel’s properties worth over Rs 180 crore in a money laundering case linked to Iqbal Mirchi. The Appellate Tribunal deemed the action “illegal,” citing lack of evidence and stating that the properties were acquired legitimately. The CBI also found no wrongdoing by Patel.
Today, On 7th June, The Madras High Court discharged IPS Officer Pramod Kumar in the Paazee Forex extortion case, citing lack of evidence of demand and acceptance of a bribe. The court found the charges framed without due consideration and not supported by prima facie evidence. This signifies a significant development as it challenges the prosecution’s case involving financial misconduct.
![[Delhi Excise Policy Case] CBI Files Charge Sheet Against K Kavitha; Court Hearing on July 6](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-93.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The CBI has filed a charge sheet against K Kavitha in the Delhi Excise Policy case, with the court setting a hearing for July 6. K Kavitha is currently in judicial custody due to cases brought by the CBI and the ED. The ED has also filed a charge sheet, alleging involvement in money laundering amounting to Rs 292.8 crore.
A petition submitted to the Calcutta High Court on June 6th requested police protection for opposition party workers due to alleged post-poll violence in certain areas of West Bengal after the Lok Sabha elections. The court allowed the petitioner to file the plea, with a vacation bench indicating that the matter might be addressed later in the day.
![[Poll Battles] Can Politicians in Jail Contest Elections?| Eligibility to Participate but Not Vote](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-7-5.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
In India, jailed politicians can run for office but lose their right to vote. Amritpal Singh, a jailed Khalistani separatist, is contesting the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary constituency election. The Representation of the People Act disqualifies convicts, not undertrials, from elections. Several politicians, including Rahul Gandhi, have run for office while incarcerated. The Supreme Court is considering expediting trials of criminal cases against lawmakers. Over 4,900 cases are pending against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly/Council, with nearly 1,900 of these cases being over five years old.
![[Excise Policy CBI Case] Delhi Court Orders Medical Check-Up for BRS Leader K Kavitha at AIIMS](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MicrosoftTeams-image-17-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 24th May, The Delhi High Court postponed BRS MLC Kavitha’s bail hearing to Monday. CBI and ED will submit their counter-affidavits, impacting her legal and political standing. The delay underscores the complexity of political legal cases in India and its potential impact on the BRS party’s image and electoral prospects. All eyes are on the Delhi High Court.
![[Excise 'Scam'] Delhi HC Issues Notice Over Manish Sisodia’s Plea Challenging ED's Charge Sheet Over Lack Of Sanction](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-6-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Delhi High Court denied bail to Manish Sisodia, citing serious charges and the risk of evidence tampering related to alleged irregularities in Delhi’s liquor policy. The Court emphasized the strong case of money laundering and Sisodia’s influential position, rejecting his plea for bail in the CBI and ED cases. Sisodia’s previous bail applications had also been denied.