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Umar Khalid and co-accused activists are seeking bail linked to a UAPA case from the 2020 Delhi riots, emphasizing their prolonged imprisonment and the bail granted to others. The Delhi High Court will hear their applications on January 7, 2025, after multiple previous bail denials and adjourned hearings due to legal representatives’ unavailability.
The mother of Atul Subhash, the Bengaluru engineer who died by suicide on December 9, has approached the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson. Subhash left behind video and written notes alleging harassment and false accusations from his wife and in-laws. Anju Modi has filed a habeas corpus petition to secure the custody of her grandson whose whereabouts are unknown. The petition claims that neither Subhash’s estranged wife Nikita Singhania, nor her family members – currently in custody – have disclosed the child’s whereabouts.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 16) expressed concern over instances where persons accused of relatively minor criminal offences are compelled to approach the apex court for bail. A Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Manmohan emphasised that prolonged incarceration was not necessary in such cases which are triable by magistrates.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a Hindu woman in a relationship with a Muslim man has the right to choose her future, despite parental claims of coercion. The court denied custody to the partner but emphasized the woman’s autonomy, allowing her to act according to her wishes after being moved to a shelter.
The Supreme Court of India on Friday (6th Dec) has requested the CBI to respond within four weeks to British national Christian Michel’s bail plea related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Michel, extradited in December 2018, has been in custody since after previous bail applications were denied. The case involves significant corruption allegations linked to VVIP helicopter contracts.
The Supreme Court today (28th Nov) extended the interim bail of Saumya Chaurasia, former deputy secretary to Chhattisgarh’s ex-CM, linked to a coal-levy scam. She had been in custody for over a year without charges. The trial has not started, and the next hearing is set for late January. The ED opposes her bail.
A Habeas Corpus petition has been filed today (On Sept 30) in the Delhi High Court for the release of an accused woman’s unlawful detention following the road rage killing of Delhi Police constable Sandeep. The plea argues that while the accused fled, his wife was incorrectly taken into custody, prompting a court hearing on October 1.
Today(9th September), The Supreme Court of India ruled that an accused already in custody can still seek anticipatory bail in a separate case if not arrested for that specific matter. The verdict, delivered by a Bench including CJI DY Chandrachud, clarifies the right to pre-arrest bail despite existing judicial custody.
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that an egg donor in a surrogacy arrangement cannot claim parental rights, emphasizing that the 2005 Guidelines apply to surrogacies conducted before the enactment of the Surrogacy Act. The petitioner, the biological mother, was granted interim access and visitation rights to her daughters, with the court warning against emotional harm to the children.
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