The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of former IPS officer Pradeep Sharma in an illegal land allotment case. Sharma, who was the collector of Kutch district, is accused of misusing his position to allot government land illegally for personal benefit. He faces charges of corruption and criminal breach of trust. A case was filed against him in 2023.
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The Supreme Court reinforced that delays in filing complaints about marital cruelty do not negate the existence of such cruelty, as evidenced in a case involving a deceased woman’s husband and in-laws. While they were not charged with abetting suicide, proceedings under Section 498A IPC will continue based on allegations of mental and physical harassment.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday (7th Nov) quashed a Rajasthan High Court ruling that dismissed a sexual harassment case based on a compromise between the accused and the victim’s family. The court emphasized that such cases cannot be dismissed merely due to a compromise, instructing that the FIR and proceedings must continue as per the law.
The Supreme Court today has granted bail to former Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on medical grounds in a money laundering case, valid until his regular bail plea is disposed of by the Bombay High Court. The Enforcement Directorate did not oppose the bail, and Malik, suffering from various ailments, can now seek medical attention while legal proceedings continue.
District Judge Gunjan Gupta of Saket Court issued a summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee on July 19 in response to a defamation case filed by BJP leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua. Rathee is accused of labeling Nakhua as a “violent and abusive” troll in a video, leading to widespread condemnation and ridicule against him. The next hearing is scheduled for August 6.
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The Madras High Court restrained the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying from classifying certain dog breeds as “ferocious” and issuing a ban. The Ministry is prohibited from making a final decision until June 14. The restraining order is a response to a writ petition filed by the Kennel Club of India.
Today (30th April): Former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji’s court remand has been extended until June 4th in connection with a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as Transport Minister. The court has instructed the verification of original bank records. Balaji’s bail plea has faced rejections, and the Supreme Court is set to hear the case.
Today (11th April): The CBI is set to present BRS leader K Kavitha at the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court tomorrow. Kavitha faces legal proceedings related to alleged criminal conspiracy and falsification of accounts. The case involves a liquor policy scam, with accusations of kickbacks to the Aam Aadmi Party. ED investigations have led to provisional asset attachment worth Rs. 128.79 crore.
Today (5th April): The Supreme Court intervened in a case where a Panipuri seller’s son had his MBBS admission revoked by the Gujarat High Court due to SEBC eligibility issues. The SC stayed the decision, noting the student’s merit in the general category and ordered a review. The petitioner’s parents’ caste classification led to the dispute.