A Thiruvananthapuram court granted anticipatory bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a second rape case, noting his claims of political motive and delayed complaint. The Crime Branch registered the case after the complainant’s email was forwarded by the KPCC President.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court will hold a final hearing on March 20 regarding a PIL questioning the J&K LG’s authority to nominate five members to the Union Territory’s Legislative Assembly. The petitioner argues this power violates constitutional principles, while additional parties seek to intervene, emphasizing the case’s public significance.
Today, On 6th February, A Delhi court raised concerns over the maintainability of a defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendra Jain against Karnail Singh. The court questioned how the case could be heard before the Special MP-MLA Court. Jain had alleged defamatory statements were made against him, prompting legal action. The matter is now under judicial consideration for jurisdictional clarity.
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.
The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on a petition by opposition MLAs requesting a session of the Delhi Assembly to discuss several CAG reports. The petitioners argued for urgency due to upcoming elections, while the government and Speaker’s counsel claimed there was no immediate need for tabling the reports given the Assembly’s impending tenure conclusion.
A Delhi court denied bail to AAP MLA Naresh Balyan under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Special Judge Kaveri Baweja dismissed the application, noting Balyan’s alleged role as a facilitator in an organised crime syndicate led by Kapil Sangwan. The prosecution warned of potential witness tampering and highlighted 16 FIRs against syndicate members.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 15) dismissed BRS MLA K.T. Rama Rao’s plea to quash an FIR against him in the Formula E race funding case, involving corruption allegations over Hyderabad’s canceled 2023 event. Despite interim protection, the Telangana High Court found “prima facie evidence” for investigation, prompting Rao’s unsuccessful appeal to the apex court.
The Kerala High Court Today (Jan 6) criticized state authorities over the careless handling of Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas after she suffered a 15-foot fall from a VIP gallery during an event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, leaving her critically injured. Justice Anil K Narendran remarked on the “dismal state of affairs in Kerala” as the MLA, with severe spinal injuries, was carried away without a stretcher. The incident, which occurred during a Guinness World Record attempt event, led to allegations of negligence against the organizers and legal action, including interim bail for event organizer Nigosh Kumar.