The Karnataka High Court sought responses from Lokayukta police, Enforcement Directorate and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging closure of the MUDA corruption case. The petition contests a trial court’s acceptance of the closure report.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea to quash the CBI FIR in the land-for-jobs case, saying the petition had no merit. The Court ruled that prior sanction under Section 17A PC Act was not required as the alleged offences took place before 2018.
The Madras High Court directed DVAC to file a criminal case against TN Minister KN Nehru based on ED inputs alleging large-scale corruption. The Court criticised the State for delay, saying the material clearly disclosed a cognisable offence and action should have been taken earlier.
A Delhi court has listed the land-for-job case linked to alleged Railway appointments in exchange for land for trial and ordered day-to-day recording of prosecution evidence from March 9. The case involves former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members and other accused, with charges already framed under corruption and conspiracy laws.
A sharp verbal clash erupted between senior advocate Kapil Sibal and ASG SV Raju in the Delhi High Court during the hearing on Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea to quash the land-for-jobs case. The court later stepped in to cool tempers and directed both sides to file brief written submissions.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on journalist Mahesh Langa’s plea concerning a money laundering case involving alleged financial fraud linked to the Enforcement Directorate in Ahmedabad, rescheduling it for April 7 at the request of the Solicitor General.
A CBI court in Chandigarh has rejected the bail plea of suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a corruption case linked to alleged bribe demand. The court accepted the prosecution’s argument that granting bail could lead to influence over witnesses.
The Supreme Court refused to grant interim bail or stay CBI proceedings against jailed Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, warning his counsel against pressing the matter. The top court allowed withdrawal of the plea, asking Bhullar to pursue relief before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The CBI has asked a Delhi court for extra time to confirm the status of accused persons in the land-for-jobs case involving Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family. The court will now hear the matter again on December 10.
