The Delhi High Court granted Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jain Grover permission to travel to the United States amidst ongoing legal proceedings. Specific travel dates were provided for each individual, and the Delhi Police was directed to submit their recommendations for imposed conditions. The couple faces allegations of fraud from fintech firm BharatPe.
Today, 16th April, In Mumbai, the court extended the police custody of Vaibhav Pandya until April 19 in a cheating case involving Hardik Pandya’s stepbrother. Vaibhav, accused of defrauding the cricketer brothers of over Rs 4 crore, allegedly breached a partnership agreement, leading to financial losses for the Pandya brothers. The case is under investigation.
The Bombay High Court criticized the mishandling of evidence and trial procedures by police and judiciary, leading to the wrongful conviction of Anand Sakpal. It highlighted systemic issues and directed judicial training on evidence handling. Justice Modak’s ruling resulted in Sakpal’s acquittal, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvement in the judicial process.
On Monday (18th March): The Delhi High Court emphasized that custodial torture should be avoided, and custodial interrogation is meant to aid investigations, not punish suspects. It granted anticipatory bail to an accused cooperating with the investigation and at low risk of fleeing. The court also warned against using bail for financial disputes better suited to civil courts.
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized that the police cannot engage in monetary recovery or act as a civil court after unsuccessful civil proceedings. Justices highlighted the distinction between civil and criminal matters and stressed that individuals should not face criminal trials if no offense is evident in the complaint. The Court dismissed all criminal proceedings in the matter.
It also serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of online matchmaking platforms. The Bombay High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of marrying at least five women and engaging in fraudulent activities. This case highlights the complexities of matrimonial fraud and the legal system’s response to such allegations. Also […]