Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court heard a PIL on the detention of migrant Muslim workers from West Bengal suspected as Bangladeshi nationals. The Bench observed, “There are sensitive issues like national security and saving resources for our own people.”
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The Supreme Court today granted bail to former Bhushan Steel MD Neeraj Singal in a Rs 46,000 crore money laundering case. Justices Khanna and Kumar acknowledged the gravity of the allegations but cited his prolonged custody and stalled trial for bail. Singhvi and Sibal represented Singal. Singal was granted bail with conditions, including surrendering his passport.
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The Supreme Court today strongly criticized Delhi Chief Minister’s aide Bibhav Kumar over assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal, calling his actions shocking and likening them to a “goon” entering the Chief Minister’s residence. The court highlighted the inappropriateness of such behavior and questioned Kumar’s lack of remorse. Despite his bail plea, the court expressed dismay over the incident and Kumar’s attitude.
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The Delhi High Court today has requested a response from the police concerning Umar Khalid’s bail plea in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Khalid, a former JNU student leader, has faced multiple rejections of his bail appeals. His continued incarceration has sparked controversy and drawn extensive attention.
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Today (22nd April): The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking Arvind Kejriwal’s release, imposing a Rs 75,000 fine on the petitioner. The court ruled Kejriwal’s detention lawful, emphasizing the need for responsible PIL filing. It rejected Kejriwal’s plea against arrest, discouraging baseless PILs and promoting evidence-based petitions for genuine public interest.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the release of a Pakistani national who had completed a three-year prison term but was detained due to Pakistan’s refusal to acknowledge his citizenship. Emphasizing equality and personal liberty, the court stated that his continued detention violated his right to dignity. The decision comes after the petitioner filed a plea seeking release to reunite with his family.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the immediate release of a 25-year-old woman who was illegally detained by her parents in Bengaluru to prevent her from pursuing a relationship and career in Dubai. The court emphasized the woman’s right to make her own decisions and criticized the Karnataka High Court for mishandling the case, ordering compliance with its directions by January 22.
