Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s brother, Ayazuddin Siddiqui, arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on charges of cheating and forgery. He is accused of submitting fake documents to the Consolidation Department. This is not the first time he has faced legal issues; in 2018, he was accused of offending religious sentiments online.
The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to retain their panel lawyers for at least six weeks after a change in government to prevent unnecessary adjournments in court proceedings. The directive aims to ensure the smooth functioning of courts and avoid inconvenience to litigants. This order followed a hearing of a bail plea by an individual accused of cheating in an examination conducted by the Uttarakhand government.
On Wednesday (20th March): MS Dhoni filed a case against former business partners, alleging they cheated him of around Rs 16 crore by opening cricket academies without his consent and not sharing profits. A court in Ranchi has directed the issuance of summons to the accused, who allegedly breached their agreement with the former Indian cricket captain.
The Delhi Rohini Court fined defendant Sanjeev Chadha Rs. 30,000 on February 22 for repeatedly avoiding court appearances in a cheating case filed in 2019. Despite being offered video conferencing options, Chadha’s persistent absence drew criticism, leading to the fine. The case has progressed to the stage of arguments on charges, with further proceedings scheduled for April 5th.