The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashid, from June 25 to June 30 for participating in his father’s post-death rituals, while directing him to surrender after expiry of previously granted interim bail linked to last rites.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court recused herself from hearing a plea by Karti P. Chidambaram concerning bribery allegations linked to Diageo Scotland. The petition relates to a CBI corruption FIR accusing him of involvement in alleged payments made to influence government decisions in favour of the company.
The Delhi High Court asked Arvind Kejriwal to respond to the Enforcement Directorate challenge to his acquittal in cases over alleged non-appearance. The matters arise from the excise policy probe, where the agency has contested relief granted earlier, seeking reconsideration of his acquittal in two related proceedings.