The Delhi High Court criticised a trial judge for failing to deliver a verdict five months after reserving judgment, noting repeated scheduling without pronouncement. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma remarked, “Judicial proceedings cannot oscillate between readiness and uncertainty.”
A Delhi court directed the police to file a chargesheet in the MCOCA case against Naresh Balyan by April 2. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja granted 20 days of custody to the police. The order came after a plea by special public prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh on March 12. The case remains under active investigation.
Today, On 20th January, The Delhi High Court asked the state to respond to the bail plea filed by AAP MLA Naresh Balyan. Balyan was arrested on December 4, 2024, on charges of being connected to a criminal syndicate led by gangster Kapil Sangwan. The court’s direction came as part of the ongoing proceedings regarding his bail request.
Today, On 4th December, Delhi Police sought the arrest of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) due to alleged involvement in organized crime. The court is reviewing his bail application, police requests for judicial custody, and proceedings related to an extortion case linked to Balyan.
Today, On 31st July, The Supreme Court upheld its order halting the release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, emphasizing his incarceration. The decision followed legal efforts to challenge his potential release. The Court cited the 2006 remission policy, rejecting the argument that the 2015 policy should apply retroactively. Gawli, serving a life sentence for murder, claims eligibility for remission based on his age and health.
Today, On 3rd June, The Supreme Court of India issued stay on the early release of Arun Gawli, a notorious gangster serving a life sentence for a 2007 murder. This decision requires his surrender, overturning a Bombay High Court order allowing his remission. The state government’s revised guidelines, demanding 40 years of imprisonment for organized crime convicts, were cited in rejecting Gawli’s release plea.
Today, On 30th May, Gangster Chhota Rajan convicted for the 2001 murder of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty, who faced extortion threats from Rajan’s gang. The conviction, a significant development, adds to Rajan’s extensive criminal history. The court found him guilty, along with three other individuals, in the conspiracy to carry out Shetty’s murder.