The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a petition filed by Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the Rs.3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. He has approached the Court seeking release from jail, claiming prolonged detention.
The Telangana High Court reserved its order on Pawan Khera’s request for transit anticipatory bail in an Assam Police case alleging forgery and conspiracy. His counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi said charges reflected “jungle raj and a wild west.”
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.”
The Delhi High Court denied relief to Ram Singh, accused of duping a woman of Rs.12 crore by selling a fake DLF Camellias flat. The Court said he appeared the key conspirator and principal facilitator in the case.
Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation for tagging some accused in the Delhi excise policy case as the ‘South Group’ while avoiding any corresponding ‘North Group’ label for others. Calling it plainly arbitrary and unwarranted.
Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court ordered action against a Central Bureau of Investigation officer in the excise policy case, saying departmental proceedings are needed to ensure accountability. The judge termed the investigation “pre-meditated and choreographed,” asserting the allegations were tailored to support a narrative.
Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court dismissed all charges against 23 individuals in the excise policy case, including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K Kavitha. The Court ruled, “There was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent in the excise policy.”
A Delhi Sessions Court has upheld the order framing criminal charges against Congress leader Alka Lamba in connection with a protest at Jantar Mantar. The court found no legal error in the magistrate’s order and dismissed her plea challenging the charges related to assault and obstruction of police.
Today, On 16th January, In the IRCTC Scam, Delhi High Court Seeks CBI Reply on Rabri Devi’s Plea Against Charges. The trial court has accused Rabri Devi of criminal conspiracy and cheating, prompting her to challenge the charges before the High Court.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on journalist Mahesh Langa’s plea concerning a money laundering case involving alleged financial fraud linked to the Enforcement Directorate in Ahmedabad, rescheduling it for April 7 at the request of the Solicitor General.
