Today, On 7th April, Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna emphasized that judiciaries grow stronger through collaboration and mutual respect. He said the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) is more than just a formal step. It reflects the deep, historic connection between the institutions involved. The MoU symbolizes a shared commitment to justice and legal cooperation.
Actor Amrita Ladak stated that she witnessed an NRI businessman hitting Saif Ali Khan during a hotel altercation. The businessman, however, alleged that Saif and his friends assaulted his father-in-law, Raman Patel. The incident reportedly escalated into a physical fight involving both parties. Authorities are investigating the claims from both sides.
The Karnataka High Court quashed the cheating case against BJP MLC Shashil Namoshi. He, along with others, was accused of misappropriating Rs. 65.17 crore. The court’s decision provides relief to Namoshi, who had challenged the allegations. The case involved alleged financial irregularities in a public project.
The Allahabad High Court criticized trial judges for convicting innocent individuals out of fear of higher court actions. The court reassured the trial judge in a dowry death case, affirming no errors in his acquittal decisions, except for an unwarranted conviction. The High Court emphasized judicial independence to prevent wrongful convictions.
The High Court granted pre-arrest bail to Nitin Bode, an insurance agent accused of promoting armed struggle against the Modi government. Bode allegedly circulated an article on WhatsApp with the slogan “Jai Bharat, Jai Samvidhan, Jai Naxalvad.” Despite legal scrutiny, the court found no intention to disrupt peace and ordered Bode to surrender his phone and report to the police.
Today, On 2nd September, The Supreme Court emphasized the need for restraint from individuals in high office during a plea hearing involving Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. The case dates back to 2015 when Revanth Reddy was accused of attempting to bribe an MLA. The plea requests the trial to be transferred to Bhopal, citing potential influence on the investigation due to Reddy’s position. The matter has been adjourned for further hearing.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mere association with Dawood Ibrahim does not automatically constitute membership in a terrorist gang under the UAPA. The court clarified the distinction between individual activities and those of a terrorist gang, granting bail to the accused due to insufficient evidence linking them to alleged offenses.
The Lucknow Police issued a strict directive prohibiting minors from driving vehicles. Parents will face penalties if their children are found driving without a valid license. Penalties include fines up to Rs. 25,000 and potential vehicle registration cancellation. The police will also conduct awareness campaigns to educate the public about the dangers and consequences of underage driving.
Today, On 18th June, The Kerala High Court issued a notice to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Thaikkandiyil, and her firm Exalogic Solutions regarding alleged corruption in financial transactions with Cochin Mineral and Rutile Ltd. Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s plea challenges a vigilance court’s dismissal and is scheduled for the next hearing on July 2. Another petition and a separate investigation are also pending.
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.
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