The Supreme Court took a firm stand against corruption as it refused to hear the bail plea of a 70-year-old lawyer accused of seeking a Rs.30-lakh bribe, stating he attempted to “sell the judiciary.” The bench told him, “You tried to sell a judge in the open market.”
Former NCB Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede told the Bombay High Court he never demanded or took any bribe from actor Shah Rukh Khan to shield Aryan Khan after his arrest in the cruise drugs case last year.
Today, on 26th February, the Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on the NCERT textbook on judicial corruption, issued notice to the NCERT Director, stated “It is a calculated move… This is a deep rooted conspiracy!” and sought details of the National Syllabi Board members.
Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court sharply criticised the new Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook for sections alleging “corruption in the judiciary,” with CJI Surya Kant taking suo motu note. He said, “I will not allow anyone to defame the institution. Law will take its course.”
Today, On 8th January, In the Justice Varma impeachment row, the Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on his plea challenging the proceedings. The Court also denied any extension for his appearance before the three-member Lok Sabha probe committee.
Today, On 7th January, Justice Yashwant Varma told the Supreme Court that under the Judges Act a joint inquiry committee is required when both Houses move motions, arguing the Lok Sabha panel became non-est in law after the Rajya Sabha motion was withdrawn.
Lalu Prasad Yadav has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court’s decision to frame criminal charges against him and his family in the alleged IRCTC scam. The petition scheduled is scheduled for a hearing on January 5.
Today, On 20th December, The Delhi Court ordered the release of Christian Michel from custody in the Enforcement Directorate case after he completed the maximum seven-year sentence under the PMLA. However, he will continue to remain in jail due to the pending CBI corruption case.
Today, On 16th December, Supreme Court issued notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker and Parliament secretariats on Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging constitution of a three-member inquiry committee. While flagging procedural lapses, the Court questioned how such an oversight occurred during impeachment proceedings.
Today, On 24th November, The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response on Christian Michel’s plea challenging the India–UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. Michel has contested the trial court’s order rejecting his request for release from jail.
