The Supreme Court said the time has come for setting up specialised courts to deal with complex economic and legal issues. It stressed that such cases require expert judicial minds for effective adjudication and faster delivery of justice.
The Supreme Court of India denied bail to actress Leena Maria Paul, who cited tuberculosis as a reason for urgent medical treatment. Her case involves financial fraud linked to conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The court stated that the Delhi High Court would handle her plea without interference at this stage.
Ranya Rao’s mother has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Karnataka High Court, questioning her daughter’s continued detention despite being granted bail in a gold smuggling case. Ranya remains in custody due to a preventive detention under Cofeposa, related to smuggling activities. A hearing is set for June 18.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision regarding Christian Michel’s request to modify bail conditions in the AgustaWestland money laundering case. Michel, accused of acting as a middleman, appeared via video link from Tihar Jail. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the changes, citing concerns over the investigation’s integrity.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar for a 2015 cheating case, but he remains in Tihar Jail due to other pending cases. Justice Manish Pitale cited his seven-year wait for trial. Chandrasekhar allegedly defrauded Rs 19 crore through a fraudulent investment scheme. Despite controversy, his legal team secured bail, marking a critical juncture in the legal battle.
Today, 16th April, In Mumbai, the court extended the police custody of Vaibhav Pandya until April 19 in a cheating case involving Hardik Pandya’s stepbrother. Vaibhav, accused of defrauding the cricketer brothers of over Rs 4 crore, allegedly breached a partnership agreement, leading to financial losses for the Pandya brothers. The case is under investigation.
Today(on 15th March),The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Suraj Chavan for the COVID-19 khichdi distribution scam, alleging money laundering of relief funds. Chavan diverted substantial sums into personal and associated accounts, totaling Rs. 1.35 crore, misappropriating funds meant for pandemic relief. Chavan remains in custody since his arrest on January 17.
