The Allahabad HC Today (April 27th) granted bail to former MP Dhananjay Singh but refused his plea to suspend or stay a 7-year imprisonment sentence passed by a district court in a 2020 kidnapping and extortion case. After the HC order, Singh will be released on bail but he cannot contest the election.
Today, On 23rd April, The Bombay High Court initiated police action against BJP MLAs Geeta Jain and Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speeches, following concerns raised by Mumbai residents. With growing scrutiny on public figure rhetoric, the Court directed police commissioners to personally review speech videos and transcripts to prevent potential violence and disturbance during upcoming elections and religious rallies.
Today, 18th April,The Supreme Court postponed the ‘Cash for Vote’ case hearing to July 24, allowing time for both parties to prepare. The case involves alleged bribery during voting and has sparked public and legal scrutiny. The delay stems from petitions aimed at naming Chandrababu Naidu as an accused and transferring the investigation to the CBI. Despite delays, there is urgency and frustration surrounding the case.
The Jharkhand High Court directed the CBI to provide a detailed report on ongoing criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs, emphasizing transparency and accountability. The court inquired about delays in submitting cases and presenting witnesses. Six MP/MLA courts actively addressing criminal cases against public officials as per directions from the Supreme Court.
The Delhi High Court directed judges to give priority to criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs, aiming for swift and efficient resolution. The court also instructed the registry to re-allocate pending cases and disseminate the judgment to other judges. Special MP/MLA courts were advised to prioritize cases punishable by death or life imprisonment.=”__JETPACK_AI_ERROR__”
Today (3rd April) Punjab & Haryana HC
dismissed a petition challenging the Election Commission’s March 16 notification for the Karnal bypoll. The petitioner argued that the EC overlooked a section of the Representation of People’s Act. The bypoll is set for May 25, with the BJP nominating Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The court also mentioned a similar case in Maharashtra’s Akola West assembly constituency.
The Supreme Court issued an order Today (April 3rd) to remove advocate Bansuri Swaraj’s name from its bail grant to AAP leader Sanjay Singh. This decision came after the ED acknowledged that her inclusion in the list was a result of an “inadvertent error”. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, heading the bench, stated, “Alright, we will rectify the order.”