The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking a CBI probe into the Uttam Nagar Holi death case and asked the victim’s family to approach the Delhi Police Commissioner first. The Court said safety and protection issues are administrative matters that the police can handle.
The Delhi High Court reprimanded Delhi Police for delaying the probe against Naresh Balyan, an Aam Aadmi Party MLA booked under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, stressing the investigation should be expedited as the accused has remained in custody since 2024.
The Patiala House Court granted interim protection from arrest to T-shirt designer Umesh Chandra Padala in a case linked to protests during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, directing Delhi Police to give seven days’ notice before arrest.
The Supreme Court dismissed Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita’s plea seeking reconstruction of case diaries linked to the 2020 Delhi riots investigation. The Court refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court order, allowing Kalita to raise allegations of tampering during the trial.
The Delhi High Court has asked the CBI to respond to a plea seeking transfer of the probe into a Class 10 student’s suicide. The boy’s father alleges teacher harassment and lack of a fair investigation by local police.
Tihar Jail told a Delhi court that accused godman Chaitanyananda is being held in “safe and secure custody” despite his claims of life threats inside prison. Jail officials said he named no one and assured the court that security measures are already in place.
The Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Police to submit a full update on all FIRs and investigations related to the 2020 riots. The court noted that despite alternate legal remedies, petitions have remained pending for six years.
Swami Chaitanyananda, also known as Parth Sarthy, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Delhi following allegations of sexual harassment, molestation of female students, and forgery. Delhi Police recovered forged documents and devices during the ongoing investigation.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public hearing by Rajesh Sakriya, reportedly upset over stray dog relocation. BJP suspects political motives, while AAP condemns the violence and calls for strict action.
The investigation into partially burnt currency notes found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence is intensifying, following a Supreme Court-appointed committee’s inspection. Delhi Police sealed the area, and a petition has been filed for an FIR against Varma, questioning the need for a judicial inquiry. Varma denies corruption claims, labeling them a conspiracy.
