The Rajasthan High Court quashed the charges in a corruption case against a 100-year-old man and his 96-year-old wife after observing that their advanced age and health issues demand a humanitarian approach. The Court took note of a delay of over 18 years in concluding in the trial and observed the same reinforced the argument that charges against the accused may be baseless or at least not supported by strong evidence.
Today(13th Sept), A Delhi court has issued a release order for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the excise policy corruption case. The bail follows a successful filing of a Rs.10 lakh bail bond and two sureties, with the Supreme Court determining Kejriwal’s entitlement to bail amid the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities.
![[Delhi Excise Policy Case] Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict on Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea in CBI Case Tomorrow](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-206.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today(on 2nd September), The Karnataka High Court has extended the interim stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case until September 9. The case involves allegations of misconduct related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, with prosecution sanctions granted by the Governor.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja today extended Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody till September 3, following CBI’s revelation that he promised Rs 90 lakhs to 40 Goa election candidates, with funding from the South Group. The court is considering a supplementary charge sheet. Kejriwal remains in Tihar jail, with his bail plea deferred by the Supreme Court until September 5.
Today, On 27th August, Justice Bharati Dangre of the Bombay High Court has recused herself from hearing the petition filed by former Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Waze. The petition challenges his detention in a corruption case involving allegations against the former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. Waze, seeking bail and claiming wrongful detention, also requested release under CrPC Section 167(2).
A Delhi court today granted the CBI an additional 15 days to secure approval to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak in a corruption case related to the scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The policy aimed to reform the liquor retail industry but faced opposition and was ultimately canceled.
Today(on 16th July), The Supreme Court has issued a notice on former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s bail applications, as he has been in custody for 16 months amidst money laundering and corruption allegations related to a liquor policy scandal. The next hearing is scheduled for July 29, following previous assurances of expeditious investigation and charge sheet filing.
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