Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi have asked a Delhi court to stop daily hearings in the IRCTC scam case, citing multiple pending trials and ongoing election duties. The CBI opposed the plea, stressing Supreme Court’s directive for speedy trials of MPs and MLAs.
Today, On 16th October, The Supreme Court stayed the re-arrest of two women journalists from Telangana who were accused of sharing and promoting offensive social media content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, after being detained earlier and released on bail.
Telangana women journalists have approached the Supreme Court fearing arrest for criticising CM Revanth Reddy. The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear their special leave petition over alleged abusive content shared and amplified against the Chief Minister.
In the IRCTC scam case, a Delhi court slammed Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav, stating they “engaged in conspiracy and abused their position as public servants” while framing charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy.
Reliance Power CFO Ashok Kumar Pal was arrested, and the Enforcement Directorate secured a two-day custody to probe alleged fake bank guarantees and invoicing. The investigation targets financial irregularities linked to his role as CFO and Executive Director.
The Delhi High Court has refused bail to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court said Hussain played the role of an instigator and must face trial under multiple IPC sections.
The Supreme Court will hear former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case after the Diwali break. Court proceedings will resume on October 27, following the October 20 recess.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR after Congress’ Bihar unit shared an AI-generated video showing PM Modi and his late mother. BJP called the clip “shameful” and accused Congress of defaming the Prime Minister.
In the Delhi Riots Conspiracy case, activist Umar Khalid has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail. His plea challenges the earlier rejection by the Delhi High Court, raising significant questions on liberty, due process, and justice.
After four years of investigation, the CBI found no proof of wrongdoing by AAP leader Satyendar Jain. The Delhi court accepted the closure report and dismissed the corruption case.
