The Supreme Court refused to grant interim bail or stay CBI proceedings against jailed Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, warning his counsel against pressing the matter. The top court allowed withdrawal of the plea, asking Bhullar to pursue relief before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Today, On 14th January, The Delhi High Court heard Tahir Hussain’s plea seeking interim bail to contest the upcoming assembly elections. The police opposed the plea, arguing that the right to contest elections is not a fundamental right. Hussain is accused of being the mastermind and funder of the Delhi riots. The High Court has reserved its decision on the matter.
Today(on 17th July),The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest plea by the CBI related to alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy. Arguments include accusations of “insurance arrest” and lack of legal adherence in the arrest. The next bail plea hearing is set for July 29. Kejriwal maintains he is entitled to release based on previous interim orders.
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Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, despite a significant electoral victory, faces legal obstacles preventing him from assuming office. The interim bail plea hearing was postponed, delaying his oath as a Member of Parliament. Rashid’s involvement in a terror funding case has led to his imprisonment in Tihar jail since 2017. The court is yet to approve his release for parliamentary duties.
Today(on 10th June),The Patiala House Court in Delhi has set June 18, 2024, for the plea hearing of a Baramulla MP seeking interim bail to take his parliamentary oath. Despite being in custody for a terror funding case, the MP won elections and seeks temporary release to fulfill his constitutional duties. This case raises broader implications for MPs’ rights and duties under custody.
Today (7th May): The Supreme Court, while addressing Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for interim bail, made key observations regarding the impact of his release on ongoing elections and his ability to perform official duties while in custody. The Court emphasized equal treatment under the law for all individuals, regardless of their political status, and questioned the delay in investigating the money laundering case.
