Today, On 18th February, The Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing for March 6 on a plea by expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar. He is challenging his 10-year prison sentence in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. Sengar was convicted for his role in the case, which sparked nationwide outrage. The court will review his appeal and decide on the matter.
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The Supreme Court ordered an interim stay on the arrest of former DGP Rajesh Das following his appeal seeking suspension of sentence and exemption from surrender. Das was convicted for sexually harassing a woman IPS officer during an election campaign. The decision was made after the Madras High Court dismissed his pleas.
Today(on 8th May), Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking suspension of his conviction in the coal block allocation scam case. His plea emphasizes the urgency due to the upcoming elections in Jharkhand. The court’s decision will impact his eligibility to contest. The intersection of criminal convictions and political participation is in focus.
Today(on 8th April),The Delhi High Court, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, denied a request to permit Ramzan and Eid prayers at the site of the demolished ‘Akhoondji mosque’ in Mehrauli. The court emphasized the delay in the appeal, and the land is currently under the Delhi Development Authority’s control. The request aimed to secure unrestricted access for prayers from March 11 to Eid-ul-Fitr.
Today (1st April): The Supreme Court declined to halt the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) study on the Bhojshala Temple and Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh. The survey aims to determine the religious nature of the site. This decision follows a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court and a plea to prevent Muslims from offering prayers at the complex.