Today, On 27th February, The Delhi High Court extended the stay on trial proceedings in the National Herald case. On February 22, 2021, the court issued notices to the Gandhis, late Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and Young Indian (YI). It sought their response to Subramanian Swamy’s plea and put the trial on hold until further orders. The case remains pending as the court awaits further developments.
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (4th Dec) rejected a request for a CBI probe into the suicide of a woman lawyer who alleged police torture. Justice M. Nagaprasanna formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the claims and potential guilt of the Investigating Officer. The case involves serious allegations related to a financial fraud investigation.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed criminal proceedings against HDFC Bank, ruling that a corporation cannot possess mens rea, or criminal intent, needed for liability under the IPC. The court emphasized that the bank officials acted inadvertently in misinterpreting orders, lacking evidence of malicious intent or misappropriation, thus quashing the FIR.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court emphasized that criminal proceedings are for justice, not revenge or vendettas. This came during a case of ‘streedhan’ recovery. The Court reiterated a woman’s sole right to her ‘streedhan’ and questioned the basis of the complaint filed by the father, ultimately quashing the proceedings against the former in-laws.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the confusion and misapplication of laws regarding criminal breach of trust and cheating. It noted that police often file FIRs for both offenses based on mere claims of dishonesty, causing numerous injustices. The court stressed the need for proper training of police officers to understand the distinction between the two offenses.
Today, On 22nd July, The Delhi High Court instructed Subramanian Swamy, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi to submit written arguments in the National Herald case within four weeks. Any submissions after this period will incur a cost of Rs 15,000. The court scheduled the case for arguments on October 29, following a plea from Swamy seeking to present evidence.
The Supreme Court has stayed criminal proceedings against Lalit Goyal of IREO Group and Vikas Oberoi of Oberoi Realty Limited, who face charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forgery. This legal battle began when the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against them on June 6. Both the IREO and Oberoi groups subsequently filed a plea seeking relief from the High Court’s order with the Supreme Court. The accusations have significant implications for both individuals and their companies. The Supreme Court’s intervention is seen as a critical juncture in this high-profile case.
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Former Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher, undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, seeks to record her statement via video conferencing in an ongoing case against businessman Chaittnya Aggarwal. The court hearing is set for June 12. Kher’s request highlights the need to accommodate individuals with severe medical conditions in judicial processes, with the court allowing her testimony via video conference.