The Supreme Court of India has extended Vikas Yadav’s interim bail for four weeks to care for his ill mother, requiring proof of her surgery by May 27. Serving a 25-year sentence for the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, he must remain at home and avoid witness contact during this period.
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Today, Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kumar recused himself from hearing a plea challenging the arrest of Hyderabad-based businessman Abhishek Boinpally in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The case was assigned to another bench, and Boinpally’s interim bail, initially due to his wife’s health, was extended until further notice. The excise policy for 2021-22, implemented by the Delhi government, was terminated amid corruption allegations, leading to a money laundering probe.
The Bombay High Court today assured Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal that his plea for an extension of interim bail would be heard within the next 10 days. Goyal’s lawyers expressed frustration about the case being “shuttlecocked between courts” due to changes in judge assignments since May. The court agreed to hear the plea and set a hearing date soon.
Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP national convenor, appealed for a seven-day extension of his interim bail due to health issues during custody. He cited negligence by jail authorities for health deterioration. His plea highlighted weight loss, dizziness, high blood sugar, and potential kidney complications. Medical tests and monitoring were crucial before his surrender to prevent further health problems.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today has requested a seven-day extension of his interim bail on medical grounds, citing weight loss and elevated ketone levels. The Supreme Court previously granted him interim bail until June 1 in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate strongly opposed this decision, stating that he should not receive special treatment due to his political status. Kejriwal’s arrest relates to alleged irregularities in the framing of the Delhi excise policy.