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Today, Arvind Kejriwal’s custody extended till Sept 25 in Delhi liquor policy case, amidst CBI allegations of corruption and money laundering. Aam Aadmi Party leader Durgesh Pathak granted bail. Supreme Court reserves decision on Kejriwal’s bail plea in the alleged excise policy scam. CBI claims AAP gained illicit funds through a criminal conspiracy. Case concerns corruption and money laundering related to Delhi’s now-scrapped excise policy for 2021-22.
![[Breaking] Supreme Court Grants Bail to BRS Leader K Kavitha, Asks Probe Agencies "What Material Do You Have to Show Kavitha's Involvement"](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-174.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Supreme Court grants bail to BRS leader K Kavitha Today(27th Aug) in excise policy irregularities case, challenging agencies to prove her involvement. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM, is accused in a Delhi excise policy scam involving liquor traders and prominent individuals. Her arrest and legal battle have garnered significant attention.
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Today, On 16th August, Kolkata Police intensified efforts against fake news by lodging 10 FIRs, investigating 35 cases, and issuing 200 notices related to the alleged rape and murder of a doctor. This crackdown targets deliberate misinformation that could disrupt justice and fuel public unrest. The authorities are committed to safeguarding the integrity of the investigation.
Today(on 13th August), The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a 61-year-old former police officer charged under the UAPA, highlighting the principle that “bail is the rule, jail is the exception.” The accused was allegedly linked to the Popular Front of India (PFI), an organization accused of inciting violence.
![[Delhi Excise Policy] Court Extends Judicial Custody of Manish Sisodia & K Kavitha](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-49-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 26th July, The Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia and K. Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case until July 31. Both appeared via video conferencing as their previous custody period ended. The court also denied bail to Kavitha, identified as a key orchestrator in the alleged scam. Sisodia remains under custody for involvement in the liquor policy and money laundering cases.
Former JNU scholar Umar Khalid has filed a new bail appeal in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, with the Delhi High Court set to hear the case on July 22. Khalid, arrested in September 2020, faces serious charges under the UAPA and has been in custody since. This marks his second attempt for bail, following previous rejections. The upcoming hearing is crucial in his legal journey.
Today, On 12th July, The Supreme Court discussed the sequence of trials for predicate offenses and money laundering charges, questioning whether it is in the Enforcement Directorate’s interest to resolve the former first. The case involves Santiago Martin, accused in a lottery scam, seeking to postpone his Prevention of Money Laundering Act trial until after the conclusion of a related CBI case.
Today, On 18th June, The Kerala High Court issued a notice to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Thaikkandiyil, and her firm Exalogic Solutions regarding alleged corruption in financial transactions with Cochin Mineral and Rutile Ltd. Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s plea challenges a vigilance court’s dismissal and is scheduled for the next hearing on July 2. Another petition and a separate investigation are also pending.
Today, On 28th May, The Delhi High Court rejected the plea of former PFI chairman E. Abubacker for release under the UAPA on medical grounds. He was arrested in 2022 as part of a crackdown on PFI. The Court upheld his detention, citing the alleged criminal conspiracy by PFI and its affiliates in terrorist activities across India.
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.