Former CJI DY Chandrachud firmly dismissed allegations of bias in assigning bail cases to Justice Bela Trivedi, calling them unsubstantiated. He stressed that facts prove otherwise, as case allocation in the Supreme Court is done randomly by computer.
The Supreme Court granted bail to a 23-year-old influencer accused of raping a 40-year-old woman, noting the charges were false. The bench questioned Delhi Police for filing a rape case despite the woman’s voluntary relationship.
The Supreme Court Today (Sep 1) extended the interim bail of convict Vikas Yadav in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case by one more week. The extension came after his lawyer cited marriage reasons, though Katara’s mother opposed the claim.
The Bombay High Court allowed activist Ramesh Gaichor three-day temporary bail to visit his 76-year-old father after over four years in custody. The Court said, “the appellant, since the date of arrest, was not allowed to meet his father for more than 4 years.”
Delhi High Court has sought replies from the Centre, Delhi Govt, and others on Vikas Yadav’s plea seeking remission of his 25-year sentence in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case. Yadav also sought interim bail citing his upcoming marriage on September 5.
Today, On 14th Aug, Actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda were arrested after the Supreme Court cancelled their bail in a high-profile murder case. The court emphasized, “Popularity Not a Shield,” underlining that fame does not exempt anyone from legal accountability.
Today, On 24th July, Supreme Court reserved its verdict in the case and criticised the Karnataka High Court for granting bail to actor Darshan, calling it a “perverse exercise of power” in such a serious offence.
The Rajasthan High Court has extended self-styled godman Asaram’s interim bail till August 29 after reviewing his medical reports. A special doctor’s panel will examine his ‘critical’ health and submit a report by August 27.
Today, On 8th August, In the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, Chief Justice Gavai has agreed to an early hearing of advocate Surendra Gadling’s bail plea. The Supreme Court aims to expedite the process after repeated adjournments.
Gujarat High Court extended the interim medical bail of rape convict Asaram Bapu till August 21, noting “his condition is critical” as he remains in ICU at Jupiter Hospital following serious health complications, including elevated troponin levels.
