A Delhi Magistrate ordered the police to inform Rahul and Sonia Gandhi about the FIR in the National Herald case and give them a copy. But the Sessions Court quickly stayed the order after the police challenged it.
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has requested a high-level judicial investigation into central and state agencies, alleging conspiracies to falsely implicate him in scams linked to the “coal levy” and the Mahadev betting app. He argues that these actions aim to damage his reputation for political reasons.
The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to “apply its mind” before passing any order on the request made by the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police seeking sanction to prosecute some of its employees in the Oxygen cylinder scam during the Covid pandemic.
The Allahabad High Court scrutinized the Enforcement Directorate, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, and Uttar Pradesh’s Economic Offences Wing for their inadequate investigation into the ‘Shine-City’ scam. The Court instructed the agencies to conduct a proper probe, admonishing their lackadaisical approach. The Ministry of External Affairs was asked to provide a detailed affidavit on the status of the extradition of the fugitive accused.
The Delhi High Court granted Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jain Grover permission to travel to the United States amidst ongoing legal proceedings. Specific travel dates were provided for each individual, and the Delhi Police was directed to submit their recommendations for imposed conditions. The couple faces allegations of fraud from fintech firm BharatPe.
