The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on August 12 the pleas filed by BRS leader K Kavitha challenging the Delhi High Court’s verdict denying her bail in corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The high court had on July 1 dismissed Kavitha’s bail pleas in both the cases, saying she was prima facie one of the main conspirators in the criminal conspiracy.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja Today (August 9th) accepted the bail bonds and surety bonds submitted by the advocates representing Manish Sisodia. The former deputy chief minister, who had been incarcerated for the past 17 months, is expected to be released today.
In a striking verdict Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan said the AAP leader was entitled to a “speedy trial” and that it would it be a “travesty of justice to send him back to a trial court. While allowing his bail plea in relation to the liquor policy case, the SC refused to restrain former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia from visiting Delhi Chief Minister’s office and/or the Delhi Secretariat.
Today, On 25th July, The Delhi High Court approved Arvind Kejriwal’s request for two additional jail meetings with his lawyers, despite objections from the Enforcement Directorate and Tihar Jail. Kejriwal, facing multiple cases, argued for fair legal representation. The court granted his plea, emphasizing the right to effective legal help. Kejriwal remains in Tihar Jail for alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy.
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The Supreme Court Today (July 12th) said there was a complete non-application of mind by Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena in granting permission for felling of trees despite pendency of Delhi Development Authority (DDA)’s application for it before the top court.
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Today (June 29th) did not appear before an MP-MLA court here on Saturday in a 2021 COVID-19 norms violation case, citing his preoccupation with the ongoing Parliament session. The court will now hear the matter on July 6.
The Supreme Court Today (May 3rd) ordered the Central government to hold a meeting of stakeholders to address the Delhi government’s demand for supply of additional water from Himachal Pradesh through Haryana.
The Vacation Bench of Supreme Court Today (May 27th) asked Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramachandra Pillai to approach the Delhi High Court seeking interim bail in the money laundering case relating to the Delhi excise policy case. The Apex Court told the petitioner to present medical documents before the high court for his plea seeking interim bail on medical grounds.
The Delhi High Court Today (May 22nd) asked the city government to take steps to fill up the post of state commissioner for persons with disabilities (SCPD).
