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.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 3) refused to hear Congress MLA TD Rajegowda’s plea challenging “vague allegations” made by BJP leader DN Jeevaraja, who questioned his 2023 Karnataka election win in the High Court. Rajegowda argued the claims, like using black money, lacked evidence, but the Court noted evidence could be submitted later. It referred to its 2024 order allowing objections on evidence admissibility during trial, stating, “‘Admissibility’ or ‘relevance’ is the word used … It takes care of your concern.”
Two event organisers of the ‘Mridanga Naadam’ event – during which Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas suffered critical injuries after falling off a VIP gallery – have moved the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the criminal negligence case filed against them. MLA Uma Thomas had suffered critical injuries after falling from a 15-foot-high VIP gallery at the ‘Mridanga Naadam’ event held at the Kaloor stadium. The event organisers have been accused of criminal negligence.
The Calcutta High Court declined bail to Partha Chatterjee and four others in the SSC scam case. Last month, a two-judge division bench of the High Court delivered a split verdict on their bail pleas. After the split decision, the case was referred to a larger bench for consideration. With this ruling, all the accused will remain in custody as the investigation progresses.
The Supreme Court affirmed its authority to annul proceedings related to the investigation of D.K. Shivakumar’s alleged disproportionate assets case, contested by the CBI and BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal. The court will reassess the case in January 2025, following state government withdrawals of consent for the investigation.
![[Recruitment Scam] "Undertrial Incarceration Can't Lead to Punitive Detention": Bengal's Ex-Minister Partha Chatterjee to Be Released on Bail by February 1](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-11-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court has expedited the trial of TMC leader Partha Chatterjee in a recruitment scam, setting February 1, 2025, as the bail deadline, with potential for earlier release if proceedings hasten. Chatterjee, arrested for alleged job appointment irregularities, must refrain from public office during bail. The case underscores a push for timely justice.