The Erattupetta Munsif Magistrate Court denied PC George’s bail plea, leading to his remand in judicial custody. The BJP leader faced legal action over an alleged hate speech that sparked controversy. The court rejected his request for relief, citing the seriousness of the charges. His detention marks another high-profile case involving political figures and inflammatory remarks.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal, granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of raping a teacher under the guise of marriage, citing a lack of prima facie evidence and a long-standing relationship. The court highlighted delays in filing the FIR and the prosecutrix’s background as significant factors.
The Delhi High Court today (28th Nov) granted anticipatory bail to Bobi Kinner, the first transgender MCD Councillor, in a forgery case involving a fraudulent caste certificate. Justice Amit Mahajan mandated a personal bond of Rs 25,000 for her release and scheduled a February 2025 hearing to contest the FIR linked to the allegations.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (19th Nov) granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case, questioning the eight-year delay in the complainant’s police report. Justice Trivedi emphasized the challenges victims face in reporting such incidents, while arguments highlighted Siddique’s potential evidence tampering and the systemic issues in the Malayalam film industry, as revealed by the Justice Hema Committee Report.
The Mumbai sessions court denied bail to shooter Vicky Gupta, linked to the April shooting at Salman Khan’s residence. The court ruled the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) applies due to organized crime involvement. Prosecutors argued Gupta’s actions were part of a broader conspiracy. Defense claimed he was manipulated and lacked criminal intent.
Pooja Khedkar, a former IAS officer, faces allegations of submitting forged disability certificates to cheat in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. The Delhi High Court extended her interim arrest protection until October 4, 2024, as investigations suggest a larger conspiracy. Khedkar denies the charges and was discharged from the service on September 7.
A Delhi court has placed six individuals under 14-day judicial custody in connection with the drowning of three civil services aspirants at a coaching center basement in Old Rajinder Nagar. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate ordered them to remain in custody until September 18, following an application by the CBI. The case involves allegations of criminal negligence, dereliction of duty, and corrupt practices.
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The CBI requested custody of the owner of a coaching institute and others involved in the death of three UPSC aspirants due to waterlogging. The institute allegedly violated building usage regulations, leading to tragic deaths. The court ordered the accused to be remanded to CBI custody, citing the necessity of a thorough investigation.
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Today (On 29th May): Special Judge Kaveri Baweja acknowledged the chargesheet and issued a production warrant for K Kavitha, mandating her appearance in court on June 3, 2024. The court recognized charges against other accused individuals, including Chanpreet Singh, Damodar, Prince Singh, and Arvind Kumar, related to irregularities in the now-repealed Delhi excise policy, including financial losses to the exchequer. Kavitha’s bail pleas were rejected by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi for cases linked to the Excise Policy matter. Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 15, 2024, and by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024. The authorities accuse officials of modifying the excise policy to extend undue favours, reduce or waive license fees, and extend L-1 licenses without proper authorization, resulting in a financial loss of Rs 144.36 crore to the state exchequer. The probe agencies claim that illegal gains were diverted to accused officials, with false entries made in financial records to evade detection.
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Today, On 24th May, The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi dismissed AAP Media Coordinator Vikas Kumar Yogi’s anticipatory bail plea in the journalist assault case for procedural inadequacy as the mentioned offenses are currently bailable. The court highlighted legal challenges faced by the accused, citing a typographical error in the police statement and lack of grounds for custodial interrogation.