The Delhi High Court Today (Dec 11) protected Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan, the National Secretary of Association for Protection of Civil Rights (ACPR), from arrest in a case involving allegations of promoting enmity and criminal conspiracy. Justice Jasmeet Singh also directed that in case the Delhi Police needs his custody, they will give him seven days of advance notice in writing. “The petitioner shall not leave Delhi-NCR without the permission of the Court,” the Bench further ordered.
The Delhi High Court Today (Dec 6) sought the response of Delhi Police to a plea by Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan, the National Secretary of Association for Protection of Civil Rights (ACPR), seeking quashing of the non-bailable warrants issued against him by the Saket court. Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notice to the Delhi Police and posted the case for further consideration on December 11. The non-bailable warrant was issued against him in connection with a case in which he has been booked by the Delhi Police for promoting enmity and criminal conspiracy after a video of him went viral on YouTube.
The Delhi High Court Today (Dec 3) granted interim protection from arrest to Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan, the National Secretary of Association for Protection of Civil Rights (ACPR), booked by the Delhi Police after for promoting enmity and criminal conspiracy after a video of him went viral on YouTube. Justice Jasmeet Singh, while granting relief to Khan, ordered that he should not leave Delhi without informing the Investigating Officer. Khan was also directed to cooperate with the police investigation.
The Supreme Court expressed skepticism regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) request to transfer the Kerala Gold Smuggling case trial to Karnataka, delaying the matter for six weeks. Concerns were raised about repeated adjournments and the ED’s genuine interest. The case involves 30 kg of gold seized disguised as a diplomatic consignment.
Today, On 5th November, the Delhi High Court dismissed Khalid Saifi’s plea against an attempt to murder charge linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri rejected Saifi’s argument of insufficient evidence, allowing charges of rioting and assault to proceed, emphasizing grounds for trial against him and others involved.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized the police for providing gangster Lawrence Bishnoi with a studio-like setup for an interview that glorified crime. The court called for a deeper investigation into potential police corruption and negligence, amid concerns about complicity in criminal activities, leading to the suspension of several officers.
Today, On 7th October, the Delhi High Court adjourned the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, significant figures in the 2020 Delhi riots case, to November 25, 2024, due to the justices’ unavailability. Khalid has faced multiple challenges in securing bail since his arrest in September 2020 under the UAPA.
Bengaluru police may transfer the electoral bonds case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leaders to the CID due to complex corruption allegations. Following a court-ordered FIR, officials are discussing this move, given the magnitude of the case involving over Rs. 8,000 crore and significant political implications amidst opposition demands for investigation.
Amit Vyas, representing Coldplay fans in India, has filed a criminal complaint with Mumbai’s Economic Offences Wing against BookMyShow and Live Nation, alleging ticketing fraud for the band’s upcoming concerts. He claims unethical practices and manipulation enabled ticket bots to thrive, depriving genuine fans of access and leading to inflated resale prices.
The Kerala High Court granted bail to Shihab P, a member of the banned Popular Front of India, in connection with the murder case of RSS leader SK Srinivasan. The court found no reasonable grounds to believe the accusations against Shihab were valid. However, bail was denied to two other accused, Kaja Hussain and Jaleel P, citing corroborative evidence.
