Today, On 11th June, In a strong observation, the Supreme Court called the daughter’s accusations “shocking” and refused to quash the criminal case, citing the seriousness of the sexual assault allegations against the retired judge.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed a Delhi court of a “prima facie” case of money laundering involving Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The case originated from a complaint by Subramanian Swamy, alleging financial misconduct and misuse of funds related to the newspaper’s acquisition and operations.
Allahabad: Today, 12th May: The Allahabad High Court has rejected the petition filed by YouTuber Elvish Yadav, who had asked for the quashing of the chargesheet and summons issued against him in the snake venom case. Justice Saurabh Srivastava passed the order, while hearing arguments presented by Senior Advocate Navin Sinha and Advocate Nipun Singh, who appeared for Elvish Yadav.
The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for making unsubstantiated allegations in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam case. The court questioned the evidence behind claims of ₹40 crore earned by accused Arvind Singh and expressed concern over prolonged custody without a trial. The case will continue to be heard on May 9.
Today, On 9th April, Almost three months after the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, the police have filed a chargesheet in a Mumbai court. The incident had drawn significant public attention. Authorities completed their investigation and submitted the report detailing the case. Legal proceedings are now expected to move forward.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for converting civil disputes into criminal cases, calling it a breakdown of the rule of law. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna warned of potential damages if this trend continues and emphasized that civil matters should not be treated as criminal offences, stressing proper legal processes.
Today, On 18th March, The Supreme Court expressed concern over the increasing rejection of bail pleas, cautioning against excessive restrictions on personal liberty. The bench emphasized that a democratic country should not function like a police state, stressing the importance of upholding constitutional rights. The court urged lower courts to adopt a balanced approach in granting bail, ensuring justice while preventing misuse of the law.
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court heard arguments regarding the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, an accused in a sexual assault case. Senior Advocate Manjula Rao, appointed as Amicus Curiae, emphasized that the police should have immediately registered a First Information Report (FIR) after Shinde’s death.