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.
Today(on 6th May), The Gujarat High Court granted permission to former BJP MP Dinu Solanki and six others to appeal against their conviction in the murder case of RTI activist Amit Jethwa. The court noted biased investigation and quashed the CBI court’s life imprisonment sentence, raising doubts about the integrity of the entire process. The case has seen legal scrutiny since 2010.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted police protection to activists involved in a case against Elvish Yadav, known for allegations involving snake venom at parties. The court emphasized the need for security, given threats faced by the activists. This case showcases the challenges in wildlife protection cases and the risks for activists.
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.
A Delhi Court has demanded action against Investigating Officer ASI Naresh Kumar for mishandling a drug case, focusing on minor offenders instead of the main culprits. Judge Ekta Gauba Mann emphasized the need to uphold the law without promoting criminal activities and ordered an Action Taken Report within a month. Charges were filed against three individuals under the NDPS Act.
