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.