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.
Calcutta High Court has refused to interfere with the ongoing probe by the West Bengal SIT and the Inquiry Commission into the Lionel Messi event row. The Court’s decision allows both investigating bodies to continue examining the recent controversies.
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking an investigation into Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Ajit Pawar over alleged illegal permissions for the Lavasa project. The court ruled that no case was made out against the leaders.
Today, On 19th December, Delhi High Court set aside the Lokpal sanction allowing the CBI to file a chargesheet against TMC MP Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query case. The court directed the Lokpal to relook into the matter afresh within one month.
Today, On 20th November, Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy appeared before the CBI special court in Hyderabad in connection with the disproportionate assets case. The hearing focused on allegations of quid pro quo deals allegedly linked to his tenure.
Today, On 15th October, In the INX Media case, the Delhi High Court has relaxed foreign travel restrictions on Congress MP Karti Chidambaram. He had earlier been granted bail but was required to seek the trial court’s permission before travelling abroad.
