Today, On 19th September, The Supreme Court adjourned the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Shifa Ur Rehman and Meeran Haider in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, scheduling the next hearing for September 22 before Justices Aravind Kumar and Manmohan.
In the Delhi Riots Case, Umar Khalid told the Delhi court that he has already spent five years in custody and opposed the framing of charges, saying, “This FIR doesn’t have the sanctity of law, it’s a joke.”
The Supreme Court ruled that even investigators must face scrutiny, ordering an FIR against ex-Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar in a 20-year-old case involving allegations of criminal intimidation, fabrication of documents, and misuse of investigative powers.
Minister Chandranath Sinha surrendered before the ED court over irregularities in school jobs. Despite the ED seeking his custody, the court granted him bail on conditions, restricting his travel and ensuring full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
In MUDA Land Scam , The judicial commission has cleared Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family of all allegations in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority land allotment case, giving them a complete ‘clean chit’ after thorough investigation.
Supreme Court rules that police must serve Section 35 BNSS notices through physical delivery, not WhatsApp. Court emphasizes that liberty cannot be compromised by digital shortcuts.
Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of student suicides at IIT Kharagpur and Sharda University, observing, “Something is wrong.” The court raised serious concerns over institutional accountability and delays in timely police action and investigation.
Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to actor Shreyas Talpade in connection with a marketing scam case in Haryana. The actor had approached the top court seeking relief from coercive action by the state police.
Supreme Court to hear if lawyers can be summoned by ED for giving legal advice. Bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai to take up the matter suo motu.
Today, On 2nd July, A Mohali court extended the remand of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia by four more days in the disproportionate assets case. He is accused of laundering Rs.540 crore of alleged “drug money,” says Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
