Lawyers across all Delhi district courts boycotted work to protest the alleged wrongful arrest of advocate Vikram Singh by Gurugram Police’s STF. The legal fraternity called it an attack on the independence of the profession and demanded immediate withdrawal of charges.
The Delhi High Court refused to issue directions on a plea seeking appointment of minorities other than Muslims and Sikhs as NCM head, allowing the petitioner to approach the Central government instead. The Court said the law only requires members to belong to minority communities, not any particular one.
The Delhi High Court denied bail to Mohsin Khan, a scrap dealer accused of espionage for Pakistan. Citing threats to national security, Justice Sharma emphasized the seriousness of the charges, stating they undermine the country’s integrity. The court ruled that bail standards are higher in espionage cases, prioritizing national security over personal liberty.
