Calcutta High Court lawyers protested the unexpected transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma from Delhi High Court, refusing to attend his swearing-in. Legal bodies expressed strong opposition, calling the move questionable and unfair.
Today, On 17th June, A Delhi High Court judge has recused from hearing the plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to suspend his sentence in the Unnao rape case. Sengar was convicted for the 2017 rape of a minor and is currently serving a life sentence. The judge did not provide specific reasons for stepping aside from the case. The matter will now be assigned to another bench for further proceedings.
Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed, convicted for ISIS recruitment and plotting an attack, had his plea rejected by the Delhi High Court. His request for concurrent sentencing of his Delhi and Mumbai cases was dismissed, emphasizing the gravity of his offenses. The court highlighted the need for stringent action against terrorism, supporting national security.
Today, On 7th June, The Delhi High Court rejected former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar’s plea to suspend his sentence in the Unnao rape victim’s father’s death case. Sengar, serving a life sentence for the rape, sought relief from his 10-year imprisonment for the custodial death. The court emphasized the gravity of the charges and the need for justice.
Today, (9th April) A Delhi court summoned AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan based on an Enforcement Directorate complaint regarding his alleged non-compliance in the Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case. The court emphasized equal application of the law to public figures, rejecting Khan’s anticipatory bail plea. The case involves illicit recruitment and financial irregularities during Khan’s tenure.