The Bombay High Court dismissed a woman’s plea seeking to reopen a rape and criminal intimidation case against JSW Group MD Sajjan Jindal. The Court held that once the complainant accepted the closure report and declined to pursue the case, no further interference was warranted.
The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki approached the Delhi High Court to quash an FIR filed against him. In response, the court has directed the authorities to submit a status report on the case. The matter is now under judicial review to assess the validity of the allegations. The court’s decision will determine the next legal steps in the case.
A Mumbai court sentenced Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut to 15 days in jail for defamation against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and his wife, Medha Somaiya. Raut’s accusations regarding a Rs 100 crore scam involving public toilets were deemed baseless, resulting in the conviction and imposed fine under defamation laws.
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Today, On 9th September, The Delhi High Court suspended former Congress MLA Asif Mohammad Khan’s six-month sentence for encroaching on Delhi Development Authority (DDA) land. Khan must deposit Rs.2 lakh, part of the Rs.5 lakh compensation owed to the DDA. The High Court also summoned the DDA for a response, after Khan’s appeal against his conviction was dismissed by the Saket Court.
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Today, On 1st July, a Delhi court is set to deliver the sentencing decision in the defamation case involving activist Medha Patkar. The case, initiated by V.K. Saxena, has significant implications for free speech and activism in India. The dispute dates back to 2000, with ongoing legal battles and temporary relief provided by the Gujarat High Court.
Today, On 26th June, The Delhi court directed the police to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) in response to a plea by Bina Modi’s Personal Security Officer (PSO) against Samir Modi. The PSO seeks investigation into alleged offenses committed by Samir Modi and the registration of a non-cognizable report (NCR). The matter is scheduled for a hearing on July 12.
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Today, On 14th June, A Delhi Court extended the judicial custody of Bibhav Kumar by one day in the Swati Maliwal assault case, allowing for further investigation. Kumar, a former aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was remanded on May 31 and had his bail plea rejected. The case holds political implications for the Aam Aadmi Party and raises questions about justice in India.
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Today, On 27th May, A Delhi court denied bail to Bibhav Kumar, an aide of Arvind Kejriwal, accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The incident, with political implications due to the individuals involved, has legal and socio-cultural significance. Kumar’s association with Kejriwal and the AAP makes the case politically impactful, affecting the party’s image and potential electoral prospects.
Yesterday, On 21st May, The accused in the Kanhaiya Kumar assault case bail granted by the Karkardooma Court on May 21. The incident involved an assault on the Congress leader and a woman politician. The defendant was required to provide a bail bond of Rs 25,000 and a surety bond of the same amount. The court balanced the presumption of innocence with the state’s concern for public order and investigation integrity before granting bail.
Today 4th April A Mumbai court directed police to investigate influencer Sapna Gill’s molestation accusations against cricketer Prithvi Shaw, but CCTV footage and witness statements contradicted her claims. Police found the accusations baseless. Gill was later arrested for allegedly attacking Shaw after a dispute over taking selfies at a hotel in February 2023.