Today, On 17th September, The Supreme Court has revoked gangster Chhota Rajan’s bail in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty, allowing the CBI’s appeal. The apex court questioned, “Why suspension of sentence to such a man?” highlighting strict accountability.
New Delhi, February 8: The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against a Bombay High Court order that suspended the life sentence of gangster Chhota Rajan in the 2021 murder case of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty. The High Court had also granted him bail.
Today, On 30th May, Gangster Chhota Rajan convicted for the 2001 murder of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty, who faced extortion threats from Rajan’s gang. The conviction, a significant development, adds to Rajan’s extensive criminal history. The court found him guilty, along with three other individuals, in the conspiracy to carry out Shetty’s murder.
Today(on 8th April), The Supreme Court has granted former Mumbai Police officer Pradeep Sharma temporary relief from surrendering to serve a life sentence in a 2006 fake encounter case. The court has requested a response from the Maharashtra government regarding his bail plea. Sharma’s appeal challenges the Bombay High Court’s verdict. The case involves a reversal of acquittal.
Former Mumbai police officer Pradeep Sharma has appealed to the Supreme Court against his life imprisonment verdict in a 2006 fake encounter case. The Bombay High Court upheld convictions of 13 other defendants, stating that the police orchestrated the killing to appear genuine. Sharma is also facing separate accusations related to the killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran.
Chhota Rajan was Yesterday (March 7th) acquitted of the 1996 murder of Sayyed Sohel Maqbul Hussain due to insufficient evidence, while his associate Ejaz Lakdawala was sentenced to life imprisonment. This ruling highlights the legal repercussions of criminal activities and the ongoing efforts to prosecute crime in Mumbai’s underworld. Lakdawala was convicted based on eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence, reflecting the extent of his criminal involvement.
