The Delhi High Court Today questioned the Delhi Police on the status of its UAPA case investigation related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The court requested clarification on the possibility of filing a fifth supplementary chargesheet, which will be addressed on March 4. The bail plea of Khalid Saifi, a member of United Against Hate, was also discussed.
Dr. Subramanian Swamy has approached the Delhi High Court, alleging Rs 5,100 crore financial irregularity in the Axis Bank-Max Life deal. The case highlights breach of IRDAI directives and disparity in enforcement actions. The petition raises concerns about financial regulations and investor interests in India. The hearing has been postponed to March 13.
Farmers from Punjab commenced the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press for their demands, including legal guarantee to Minimum Support Price for crops. Chief Justice Chandrachud assured to accommodate lawyers affected by the traffic caused by the protests. The extensive security measures and heightened traffic restrictions have caused significant disruptions in the region.
The Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan’s killers, granting them bail until their appeal is decided. The four convicts have been in prison for 14 years and are challenging their conviction. Vishwanathan was found shot dead in 2008. The court has issued notices to the police regarding the appeals.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Bar Council of India and the Central government after a petition challenged the entry of foreign law firms into India. Concerns were raised over the impact on domestic lawyers and the legal profession’s integrity. The debate also focuses on the implication of the Advocates Act and questions of reciprocity.
The Delhi High Court denied bail to AAP leader Sanjay Singh in the Delhi Excise Policy scam case, directing the trial court to expedite proceedings. The case has drawn public interest due to its potential impact on political governance and policy implementation, reflecting the judiciary’s uncompromising stance on corruption allegations.
The Delhi High Court is considering the bail plea of Amit Chakraborty, HR head of NewsClick, in a case under the UAPA, alleging pro-China propaganda funding. Chakraborty’s decision to turn approver and the State’s lack of objection to bail signal a pivotal moment. The outcome will impact journalistic freedom and use of anti-terror laws.
On February 7, 2024, a Delhi court issued summons to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding the Delhi Excise Policy case. The Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into alleged financial irregularities and manipulation of the liquor trade has led to this pivotal moment. The case’s outcome could significantly impact governance and policy-making in Delhi.
Justice Anish Dayal of the Delhi High Court expressed concerns about the challenges posed by AI in the legal system, particularly regarding the credibility of evidence. He noted the establishment of the Intellectual Property (IP) division and its success in handling IP cases, reducing backlogs, and receiving recognition from the parliamentary committee.
Amanatullah Khan, once entangled in a money laundering case and alleged irregularities in Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, withdrew his plea from the Delhi High Court. The case’s significance lies in the accusations against Khan during his tenure as the Chairman of the Waqf Board. The implications extend to governance, accountability, and the integrity of public institutions, with debate over the Waqf Act’s relevance in a secular country like India.