Delhi High Court criticised the Delhi Police for “selective and poor investigations” in a 2020 Delhi riots shooting case involving a Muslim victim. The Court quashed a separate FIR but noted major lapses, saying further investigation can still be sought.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by Rajya Sabha MP and former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal. She had requested the court to cancel an FIR registered against her in 2016. The FIR accused her of revealing the identity of a 14-year-old rape survivor.
The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki approached the Delhi High Court to quash an FIR filed against him. In response, the court has directed the authorities to submit a status report on the case. The matter is now under judicial review to assess the validity of the allegations. The court’s decision will determine the next legal steps in the case.
Delhi High Court granted bail to Sukanya Mondal, daughter of TMC leader Anubrata Mondal, in a money laundering case related to cattle smuggling. The court considered the lengthy trial duration, her father’s primary involvement, and provisions benefiting women under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, ultimately granting her bail upon certain conditions.