The Enforcement Directorate(ED) Today (May 30th), opposed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped liquor policy and said his health did not stop the AAP chief from doing “strenuous” campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls.
Today(May 30th), former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s judicial custody was extended by two weeks amid a land scam investigation involving 8.46 acres in Bargai. This decision followed Soren’s virtual court appearance.
The Supreme Court of India today granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) additional time to respond to suspended bureaucrat Ranu Sahu’s bail request in the Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam case. Sahu, facing charges related to misusing her position for personal gain, awaits the ED’s comprehensive reply as the hearing is rescheduled for next week.
Today(on 27th May),The Delhi High Court adjourned the bail petition hearing of K Kavitha, BRC MLC, till noon on May 28 in connection with the liquor policy scam case, following counter-appeals from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED), citing concerns over potential evidence tampering.
Today, On 27th May, A Delhi court denied bail to Bibhav Kumar, an aide of Arvind Kejriwal, accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The incident, with political implications due to the individuals involved, has legal and socio-cultural significance. Kumar’s association with Kejriwal and the AAP makes the case politically impactful, affecting the party’s image and potential electoral prospects.
Today (27th May): The Delhi High Court has dropped a Rs 1 lakh fine imposed on a lawyer who filed a PIL aimed at restraining media channels from airing sensational headlines regarding Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. The court directed the lawyer to perform community service and attach the court’s order to any future petition. The PIL sought to restrict media coverage and was considered beyond the court’s purview.
A 33-year-old advocate, Prakash Singh Marwah, was arrested in Chandigarh for impersonating a judicial officer. After filing a bail application, the court sent him to judicial custody at Burail jail. Marwah’s counsel has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court to challenge the order of police remand. He faces charges under the Indian Penal Code.
Today, On 24th May, The father of the juvenile involved in a fatal Pune car crash, along with five others, has been remanded in judicial custody until June 7. The minor allegedly consumed alcohol before crashing a Porsche, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Legal proceedings are ongoing as authorities investigate the circumstances of the accident.
Today(on 24th May),Delhi court orders four-day judicial custody for Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal’s aide, after allegations of misconduct with AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Police custody ended, leading to court appearance; Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the incident.
Today (21st May): Manish Sisodia, former deputy chief minister of Delhi, faces extended judicial custody until May 31 in a money laundering case. Both the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI oppose his release, claiming attempts to delay charges. Sisodia’s counsel argues for bail amidst ongoing arrests, signaling a prolonged trial. Sisodia’s arrest and detention have attracted attention due to legal proceedings.
