In a major honeytrap scandal, influencer Kirti Patel, who has over 1 million followers, was arrested in Gujarat for allegedly blackmailing a builder and attempting to extort crores of rupees from him through threats.
Sheikh Noorul Hassan, a National People’s Party MLA, has filed a petition against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, citing concerns over its impact on Islamic practices and Scheduled Tribes’ rights to donate property as Waqf. The Act has faced opposition for allegedly discriminating against Muslims and compromising their religious freedoms.
Amit Shah defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, stating it is not anti-religious and criticized opposition parties for spreading misinformation. He clarified the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Waqf Board is administrative only and aims to enhance transparency and prevent mismanagement of Waqf properties, dismissing fears among minorities as baseless.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against four judges and two lawyers for allegedly grabbing public land. Justice NS Shekhawat called the plea baseless and an attempt to malign the judiciary. The court warned against such trends, refused to initiate contempt proceedings, but fined petitioner Suresh Kumar Rs 25,000 for filing a frivolous case.
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A Maharashtra court summoned Minister Dhananjay Munde and other Ajit Pawar party leaders over allegations of land grabbing involving a disputed 1.5-acre plot. Sarangi Mahajan, widow of Pravin Mahajan, claims intimidation and coercion led to a fraudulent sale. The case raises significant concerns about land ownership and political influence in the state.
Today(on 8th July),The Supreme Court, led by Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, dismissed West Bengal’s Special Leave Petition challenging a High Court directive for a CBI investigation into allegations in Sandeshkhali. Despite the State’s request for a deferral, the Court upheld the broader scope of the investigation, encompassing multiple FIRs including those related to the Ration Scam.
Shahjahan Sheikh of Sandeshkhali is embroiled in ED allegations of converting illegal funds into assets through dummy traders. West Bengal Police filed 13 FIRs citing threats, extortion, and land grabbing. The case garnered significant media attention during elections. The Enforcement Directorate’s investigation led to arrests and exposed Shahjahan’s criminal network, amassing assets worth ₹27 crore.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today has filed a chargesheet against Shahjahan Sheikh and six others for assaulting an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in West Bengal. Sheikh, formerly associated with TMC, was apprehended by Bengal Police after evading capture for 55 days. The involvement of the CBI was prompted by a directive from the Calcutta High Court.