The Supreme Court of India is reviewing petitions to cancel the bail of Gajjala Uday Kumar Reddy, an accused in the 2019 murder of former Congress MP YS Vivekananda Reddy. Suneetha Narreddy, the victim’s daughter, and the CBI argue against the bail granted by the Telangana High Court, highlighting serious allegations and procedural concerns.
NEW DELHI: On February 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of India postponed the hearing on the bail pleas of advocate Surendra Gadling and activist Jyoti Jagtap, who were arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The bench, consisting of Justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal, also deferred the hearing on a petition filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenging the bail granted to activist Mahesh Raut by the Bombay High Court.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar tomorrow. Khedkar, who faces allegations of forgery, cheating, and fraud related to the misuse of a backward class certificate, had her bail request denied by lower courts. Terming the accusations as “erroneous,” she has moved the apex court seeking relief. The case has garnered significant attention due to its implications for civil services integrity and legal accountability.
The Kerala High Court suspended the sentence of four convicts involved in the Periya twin murder case. Last week, a CBI court sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment, while Kunhiraman, Manikandan, Velutholi, and Bhaskaran were given five years of imprisonment. The High Court’s decision to suspend their sentences allows them to remain free while the case is under further legal review.
Jahidul Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was sentenced to seven years in prison by a Bengaluru special court for promoting terrorism linked to Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh India. He also received a fine of Rs 57,000 for related offenses. His actions included robbery and recruitment for militant activities, contributing to a total of 11 convictions in similar cases.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (18th Dec) has adjourned Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case until January due to his counsel’s request for more time to review the state’s reply. Gadling faces serious charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, related to alleged Maoist connections.
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