The Jharkhand High Court intervened in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, staying the arrest warrant issued after his remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The warrant, issued for Gandhi’s failure to appear in court, was suspended for a month by the High Court, instructing him to engage in court proceedings. The case continues.
On Thursday(21st March),A petition filed in the Bombay High Court seeks FIRs against politicians for hate speeches following Mira Road violence. Prominent politicians, including Nitesh Rane, T Raja Singh, and Geeta Jain, are accused of exacerbating tensions with their speeches. The petitioners highlight police inaction and emphasize the need for unbiased law enforcement to maintain communal harmony.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the need for fair bail conditions, stating that high surety amounts violate fundamental rights. The case involved Ashok Sandeep Singh facing multiple charges. Despite being granted bail by the High Court, Singh remained confined due to a prohibitively high surety amount. The Supreme Court intervened, reducing the amount significantly, providing relief to Singh.
On Friday(15th March),Four residents of Tamil Nadu were denied bail by a Dindoshi sessions court for their involvement in a visa fraud scheme targeting European travel. The court rejected their bail plea, citing the severity of their offenses and the ongoing investigation into the authenticity of the seized documents. The accused claimed they were victims of a larger scam orchestrated by an agent.
The Kerala High Court ruled that minors can be charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The decision clarifies that minors will be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act, irrespective of gender and age, for penetrative sexual assault and related offenses outlined in the POCSO Act. The ruling came in response to a case involving a 13-year-old petitioner.
On Friday (15th March): The Delhi High Court directed Tihar jail to allow Aaftab Poonawalla, accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, to have eight hours of daytime release in adherence to jail regulations. This change aims to balance security concerns with humane treatment while Poonawalla awaits trial for the murder of his former partner.
Former BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari has been convicted in a 34-year-old case for forging signatures to obtain an arms license. The special MP/MLA court found him guilty under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, and he faces the potential for life imprisonment.
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Today (13th March): Umar Khalid, an activist and former JNU scholar, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court contesting the dropping of charges against individuals accused of attempting to murder him. The court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police and the accused individuals, scheduling further proceedings for May 21. This follows an incident outside the Constitution Club in New Delhi in 2018.
The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat High Court’s decision to lift the stay on filing an FIR against the Gujarat CID for alleged kidnapping and extortion. Former transport manager Parmanand Shirvani accused the company MD and 12 others, and six police officers, of coercion, extortion, and abduction. The case, dating back to 2015, has faced delays and legal challenges.
The Chhattisgarh Coal Scam investigation sees a twist as the Enforcement Directorate retracts its request to relocate key accused. Political influence in the case is speculated due to the change in government. Recent events suggest a shift in dynamics, with the Supreme Court accepting the withdrawal and a new administration in power.