Satyendar Jain, former Delhi minister and AAP leader, faces prosecution by the CBI for allegedly acquiring disproportionate assets of Rs1.62 crore during his public service from 2015 to 2017. Jain, arrested in May 2022 under money laundering charges, is currently in judicial custody, with ongoing legal proceedings regarding his interim bail.
Justice Hemant Chandangoudar granted an interim order in response to Nikita’s challenge against her arrest concerning charges of abetting her husband’s suicide. Her lawyer argued the arrest lacked legal grounds. The Karnataka High Court also directed updates to the Supreme Court regarding custody issues linked to Atul Subhash’s family. Further hearings are set for January 6.
The Supreme Court today granted relief to two Himachal Pradesh district judges, directing the High Court collegium to reconsider their promotion, citing disregarded merit and seniority. The Court criticized the unilateral decision-making process and instructed the collegium to adhere to established legal standards. This decision aligns with previous resolutions and requests from the Supreme Court collegium and the Law Minister.
