Today, On 2nd September, The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others accused in the larger conspiracy case under UAPA related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, citing serious allegations against them.
A Mumbai court extended CBI custody of Sandeep Shah and Salim Patel until June 16 in the NEET-UG score manipulation case. CBI alleges their involvement in a larger conspiracy, accepting bribes to alter candidates’ scores. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover links to NTA officials and potentially other accomplices in the scam.
Kolkata: The RG Kar case, taken a new turn following the recent verdict. A group of lawyers and social activists has sent a letter to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Sanjiv Khanna, urging a fresh investigation into the case. This request comes after key observations made by the judge of the Sealdah court during the trial.
The Sealdah court convicted Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Hospital, a case that triggered nationwide outrage. While BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed the verdict, he urged further investigation into alleged conspiracies involving other officials. The sentencing is scheduled for January 20.
![[RG- Kar Rape and Murder Row] 'Approach Lower Court For Bail': Calcutta High Court To RG Kar Ex Principal Sandip Ghosh](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-95-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Calcutta High Court denied bail to Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College, in a financial irregularities case and directed him to approach the lower court. Concurrently, the CBI is investigating Ghosh for the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor amidst ongoing probes into multiple irregularities at the institution.
Pooja Khedkar, a former IAS officer, faces allegations of submitting forged disability certificates to cheat in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. The Delhi High Court extended her interim arrest protection until October 4, 2024, as investigations suggest a larger conspiracy. Khedkar denies the charges and was discharged from the service on September 7.
![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] "There is a Larger Conspiracy Behind the Crime": CBI Tells Court After Arrest of Ex-Principal & Police Officer](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-254.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The CBI arrested the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and a police officer in connection with the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor, suspecting a larger conspiracy. The arrests follow concerns about delayed police action and suspicions of evidence tampering and cover-up, prompting public outrage and protests demanding justice and accountability.
![[Elgar Parishad Case] SC Refuses to Grant Interim Bail to Jailed Activist Jyoti Jagtap](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-38-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court refused interim bail to Jyoti Jagtap, a jailed activist in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The court also postponed the hearing on her main bail plea. Jagtap’s involvement in provocative activities led to her arrest, and she faces charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The case highlights ongoing complexities and delays in resolution.