A new Rs 2,000 crore Scam case has been filed against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain. The investigation reveals that over 12,000 classrooms were built at inflated costs during their tenure in the Delhi government.
A Delhi court extended the CBI custody of a senior Income Tax officer and a chartered accountant arrested for bribery related to the government’s “faceless” tax assessment scheme. The CBI seeks further investigation, citing new evidence and the need to interrogate additional suspects. Both accused have been accused of soliciting bribes for favorable assessments.
Today, On 9th April, A special court reserved its order until April 15 on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objection to a closure report filed in a case allegedly involving the Chief Minister. The ED opposed the closure, citing unresolved issues and pending evidence. The court heard detailed arguments from both sides. The final decision is now expected next week.
Today, On 8th April, In the MUDA scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed the ‘B report’ submitted by the Lokayukta police in the Special Court. The ED says that important information it gave was not included in the report. It has asked the court to review the report and allow more investigation. The case is about suspected wrongdoing in land allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, asking for her support to save the jobs of thousands of school teachers in West Bengal. These teachers are at risk of losing their livelihoods after the Supreme Court cancelled their appointments due to serious irregularities found in the selection process by the West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC).
Today, On 5th April, Justice Yashwant Varma has taken oath as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, even as he faces corruption allegations. He was recently transferred from the Delhi High Court after cash was found at his home during a fire incident last month. An internal inquiry is currently underway. The situation has raised questions, but the judicial process continues.
Former supreme court judge Justice Markandey Katju raised doubts over the allegations against Justice Yashwant Verma, calling it a conspiracy. He suggested that the money was planted to frame him, rather than being a genuine bribe. Katju also hinted at the possible involvement of someone from Verma’s staff in the incident. This statement highlights a different perspective amid the ongoing controversy.