AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan and 10 others face corruption and conspiracy charges over illegal Waqf Board appointments. Court finds prima facie evidence; detailed judgment awaited.
The Supreme Court upheld a Karnataka trial court’s decision to charge Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni with the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Goudar. The court found evidence of Kulkarni’s involvement and dismissed his petition challenging the charges. The accused had approached the courts multiple times, leading to lengthy trial delays. Kulkarni’s appeal for relief was denied.
Today (7th May): A Delhi court has extended AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody in the Excise Policy Case until May 15. Sisodia filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court’s denial of bail. The case, investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement and the CBI, involves alleged irregularities in the excise policy, leading to the arrests of other officials.
On Wednesday(24th April),The courtroom drama unfolded at the Delhi Rouse Avenue court during the Delhi excise policy case hearing. Defense lawyers walked out after the court allowed the CBI to proceed with arguments on framing charges, despite objections. Special CBI Judge expressed astonishment, and the hearing has been adjourned until May 7 for document submissions.
The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to retain their panel lawyers for at least six weeks after a change in government to prevent unnecessary adjournments in court proceedings. The directive aims to ensure the smooth functioning of courts and avoid inconvenience to litigants. This order followed a hearing of a bail plea by an individual accused of cheating in an examination conducted by the Uttarakhand government.