The Supreme Court on Tuesday (10th Dec) dismissed the CBI’s plea against medical bail granted to Dheeraj Wadhawan, former DHFL promoter, citing health issues. The trial is expected to last over a decade due to the case’s complexity. The court imposed strict bail conditions while revoking the Wadhawan brothers’ statutory bail, reinforcing procedural errors by earlier courts.
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Gujarat government regarding Asaram Bapu’s petition for suspension of his life sentence for rape, indicating it will only consider medical grounds for his interim release. Asaram’s advocacy centers on serious health issues, despite previous refusals of treatment options. His appeal is still pending.
The Supreme Court ordered the Tamil Nadu Government to submit all correspondence related to the sanction to prosecute ex-minister V Senthil Balaji. The victims sought a Special Public Prosecutor, a special investigation team, and completion of the trial within a year. The state government claimed no responsibility for the delay and proposed a review of the records.
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.
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The Delhi High Court has directed the formation of a medical board to assess Amit Katyal’s health, a close associate of Lalu Prasad, who is seeking interim bail on medical grounds in a money laundering case. Katyal underwent bariatric surgery, and the court emphasized the right to health as a component of the right to life under Article 21.
The Delhi High Court on 27th May, denied bail to Abubacker E., former Chairman of the Popular Front of India (PFI), under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act being investigated by the NIA. The court found substantial evidence of PFI’s plan to establish Islamic law by 2047, overthrowing the constitutional government. Abubacker’s plea for medical grounds was also rejected. PFI and its affiliates were banned under UAPA by the Central Government on 28th September 2022, and the Apex Court declined to intervene in the matter on 6th November 2023.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today has requested a seven-day extension of his interim bail on medical grounds, citing weight loss and elevated ketone levels. The Supreme Court previously granted him interim bail until June 1 in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate strongly opposed this decision, stating that he should not receive special treatment due to his political status. Kejriwal’s arrest relates to alleged irregularities in the framing of the Delhi excise policy.
On Friday(22nd March), Sheikh Shahjahan along with two others granted six-day police custody by the CBI in Case no. 8 of Nazat Police Station in West Bengal. Legal representative submits bail petition on medical grounds. Calcutta High Court intervenes in related case involving Sheikh Shahjahan’s sibling, emphasizing impartial investigation. Allegations against Shahjahan and associates include land-grabbing and coercive sexual assault.