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The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea regarding Mihir Rajesh Shah’s arrest in a hit-and-run case, addressed the legal requirement of providing grounds for arrest as specified in Article 22(1) of the Constitution. It declined to interfere with the Bombay High Court’s ruling but acknowledged the constitutional significance of the issue.
The Supreme Court is set to review whether alimony can be awarded when a marriage is declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Conflicting judgments have led to this matter being referred to a larger bench by a Division Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale. The issue will be resolved by a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court.
Sukesh Chandrashekhar, an accused conman, today requested in Delhi High Court for five weekly meetings with his legal counsel in jail. He highlighted personal challenges and referenced a similar provision in another case. The judge recused himself from the hearing. Chandrashekhar emphasized the need for more consultations due to his multiple legal cases.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted interim bail to Baldev Singh, the first such order under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Charged with intentional insult, criminal intimidation, and violations of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, he was released upon furnishing a bond of Rs 25,000. The court also instructed him to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and set a hearing for July 14.
Today(on 22nd April),Vemula Satish Kumar, the main suspect in the assault on Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is expected to testify in court following a notice under CrPC Section 164. The police released another suspect, Vemula Durga Rao, due to lack of evidence. Allegations of poor investigation and unfair treatment raise doubts about the case’s integrity.
The Allahabad High Court directed that private photos cannot be filed without prior court approval, emphasizing the infringement on privacy rights and potential emotional distress. The court explicitly instructed its registry not to accept private or indecent photographs without prior approval. The directive stemmed from a bail plea in a rape case involving specific private photographs. The accused was granted bail after clarification from their legal counsel.
Today (18th March): The CBI is opposing AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s bail plea. The investigation into the Delhi excise policy implicates Sisodia as the mastermind behind an alleged conspiracy. The Supreme Court has also rejected his bail plea, citing a potential money trail of Rs 338 crore in corruption and money laundering cases.