Today, On 5th December, AAP MLA Naresh Balyan was presented to a sessions court after his arrest in an organized crime case. The Delhi Police sought his transfer to a specialized MP-MLA court, which the judge denied, citing lack of jurisdiction. Balyan, facing multiple legal issues, has denied extortion allegations and claims political conspiracy against him.
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.
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Today, On 2nd December, the Supreme Court adjourned Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea regarding the cash-for-jobs scam. Facing serious corruption charges, Chatterjee’s hearing was postponed to review custody details. His legal team highlighted his prolonged imprisonment and age. The court acknowledged the severity of the allegations and the ongoing investigations.
The Supreme Court reinstated the evidence tampering case against Kerala MLA Antony Raju, originally stayed in July 2023. This decision mandates the trial court to conclude the proceedings within a year. The case, linked to a 33-year-old smuggling incident, involves allegations of tampering with evidence during Raju’s representation of an Australian client.
Tensions escalated during the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s first session when PDP MLA Wahid Parra proposed a resolution opposing the abrogation of Article 370. This sparked heated clashes among lawmakers, reflecting deep political divisions. The chaotic scene underscored ongoing conflicts regarding the region’s political stability and the impact of the central government’s decisions.
Yesterday, On 29th October, the Delhi High Court heard BJP MLA Jitendra Mahajan’s plea for the repairs of a flyover near Nathu Colony Chowk. The court criticized the reliance on judicial intervention for public infrastructure issues, urging MLAs to address concerns within the assembly, while highlighting delays and public safety risks due to construction defects.
The Delhi High Court Today (Oct 28) agreed to list for October 29 a plea by BJP MLAs seeking a direction to the city government to send 12 CAG reports on liquor duty, pollution and finance to the lieutenant governor for placing those before the assembly. The petition was mentioned for listing by a senior counsel appearing for the petitioners before a bench headed by Chief Justice Manmohan. “Tomorrow,” the bench, also comprising Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, said.
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Today, On 24th October, the Supreme Court will hear Madhu Koda’s plea for a stay on his 2017 conviction concerning the coal scam. Koda, convicted for corruption in coal block allocations, aims to contest upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. The Delhi High Court previously denied similar requests, citing disqualification from public office for convicted individuals.
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The Karnataka High Court temporarily stayed all criminal proceedings against Basanagoudar Patil Yatnal, a former Union Minister and BJP leader, related to a 2022 hate speech case. Yatnal’s remarks, perceived as inciting communal tension, drew public outrage and legal action, but he claims the allegations are politically motivated. The court’s stay offers him temporary relief.
Today, On 21st October, the Supreme Court decided not to penalize its Registry staff for prematurely listing a bail plea. The Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar admitted their scheduling error, which ignored a prior court order. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment to judicial integrity and promotes accountability within court administration.