On Thursday(28th March),Sheikh Shahjahan, a suspended TMC leader, along with Mehbur Mulla and Sukmal Sardar, has been jailed until April 9 by the Basirhat Sub-Divisional Court for their involvement in the mob attack on ED officials and other serious charges. The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Kolkata Police CID to transfer Shahjahan’s custody to the CBI. This case involves a scam in ration distribution and multiple allegations of sexual assault and land grabbing. The accused’s evasion of the police for nearly two months highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement.
Today, Delhi High Court will review Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate over an excise policy scam. Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister, alleges unlawful detention and seeks immediate release. He asserts that the arrest is politically motivated, claiming unfair use of the Enforcement Directorate by the Bharatiya Janata Party. The controversy involves allegations of corrupt practices related to the liquor policy.
On March 22: In Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun, two young siblings were viciously murdered by a local barber, Sajid. Following the incident, Sajid’s brother, Javed, surrendered to the police in Bareilly and was remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody. The tragic event has sparked public concern about community safety and the prompt dispensation of justice.
Today(on 20th March), The Patiala House Court in Delhi has extended the NewsClick case investigation by 10 days over allegations of pro-China propaganda and illegal foreign funding. This marks the third extension granted by Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur. The accused individuals’ judicial custody has also been prolonged, with significant amounts of foreign funds alleged to have been illegally injected into India.
Today(on 18th March),The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the bail plea of former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, associated with the AAP, in a high-profile money laundering case pursued by the Enforcement Directorate. Jain, accused of financial irregularities, is ordered to surrender immediately, despite his legal efforts and health concerns.
Today(on 15th March),The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Suraj Chavan for the COVID-19 khichdi distribution scam, alleging money laundering of relief funds. Chavan diverted substantial sums into personal and associated accounts, totaling Rs. 1.35 crore, misappropriating funds meant for pandemic relief. Chavan remains in custody since his arrest on January 17.
On Friday (15th March): The Delhi High Court directed Tihar jail to allow Aaftab Poonawalla, accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, to have eight hours of daytime release in adherence to jail regulations. This change aims to balance security concerns with humane treatment while Poonawalla awaits trial for the murder of his former partner.
On 7th March, A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam. The case involves irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, attracting attention due to the accused’s political ties and financial improprieties.
Four NEET aspirants accused of gang-raping a 16-year-old girl in Kota have been remanded in custody until March 1. The victim reported the incident on February 13, raising concerns about student safety in the city. Kota: A city renowned for its coaching institutes, a POCSO court has mandated judicial custody for four young men, accused […]
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. He was remanded to judicial custody until February 22 by a Special PMLA court today. The case involves the acquisition of 8.5 acres of land and allegedly forging official records to acquire valuable parcels of land.
