The Delhi High Court has reassigned over 200 judicial officers, including Special Judge Chhavi Kapoor, who oversaw the Brij Bhushan Singh case. Kapoor will now serve at the Rouse Avenue Court, while Additional Sessions Judge Gomti Manocha will assume her duties. The transfers were effective immediately, with 70 new officers introduced.
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The Supreme Court today (25th Oct) granted bail to businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in a corruption case linked to an excise policy scam. The judges noted the CBI still needs to examine around 300 witnesses, and the trial has not started, highlighting Dhall’s year-long custody compared to other defendants granted bail.
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall’s bail plea in a corruption case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. The Court emphasized the serious nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigations, highlighting the need for additional time for the CBI to submit its response.
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The Supreme Court today(24th Sept) denied an urgent hearing for businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall’s bail plea, challenging a Delhi High Court decision in an excise policy corruption case. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the need to consider the plight of poor litigants and scheduled the case for the second week of October.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a CBI case related to an excise policy scam. The court stressed the need for the CBI to be impartial and criticized its image as a “caged parrot.” Kejriwal’s release was met with support from the Aam Aadmi Party and followers.
On Monday(5th August), a Delhi court dismissed BRS Leader K. Kavitha’s default bail petition in the Delhi Excise Policy CBI case after her counsel withdrew the plea. The special judge ruled the petition as withdrawn. In related news, the Delhi High Court dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concerning the Excise Policy matter.
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Today(on 12th July),The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi extended CM Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until July 25 in the CBI excise policy scam case. His bail plea will be heard by the Delhi High Court on July 17, impacting his detention status. The Supreme Court granted interim bail in a related case, but he may remain in jail until the High Court’s decision.
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The Delhi High Court has requested the CBI’s response to Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea related to a corruption case. Kejriwal was arrested in connection to the excise policy ‘scam’ and the court has set July 17 as the next hearing date. The case involves allegations of irregularities and corruption in the excise policy.
Today, On 4th July, A group of lawyers raised concerns over a directive from the Chief Justice of India to vacation judges, deeming it unprecedented and undermining judicial independence. The lawyers, including AAP’s legal cell head, highlighted irregularities in granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal and the urgency in staying the bail order, expressing strong objection to the directive.
