The Supreme Court Today (March 6) decided to review its 2022 verdict that gave the Enforcement Directorate (ED) extensive powers under the PMLA. A three-judge bench will now hear multiple petitions, including one from Congress MP Karti Chidambaram.
The Delhi High Court Today (Feb 10) granted two-day custody parole to jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, also known as Rashid Engineer, allowing him to attend the Parliament session on February 11 and 13. Rashid, facing trial in a terror funding case, was given this relief under strict conditions, including a ban on mobile phone use. The NIA opposed his plea, citing security concerns and arguing he had no “vested right” to attend Parliament. Rashid was arrested in 2019 for alleged links to separatists and designated terrorist “Hafeez Saeed.”
The Delhi High Court will announce its decision Today (Feb 10) at 2:30 pm on jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh’s request for custody parole to attend Parliament. Rashid, who has been in Tihar Jail since 2019 in a terror-funding case, claimed he had no legal remedy after his election. The NIA opposed his plea, citing security concerns and lack of a “specific purpose.”
With nearly 5,000 criminal cases pending against sitting and former MPs/MLAs, the Supreme Court has been urged to ensure fast-track trials. Senior advocate Vijay Hansaria highlighted that politicians misuse their power to delay investigations, with some cases dragging on for decades. A recent affidavit revealed that 251 Lok Sabha MPs face criminal charges, including 170 serious cases. The Supreme Court’s intervention is now crucial to uphold justice and democracy.
A 52-year-old man died by suicide in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal after his wife filed a dowry harassment case against him after 30 years of marriage. When the man was in hospital, his wife approached the police and filed another complaint against him, claiming that he attempted suicide to pressure her into withdrawing the case, a police officer said.
Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid requested interim bail from a Delhi court to attend Parliament while facing terror-funding charges. Appearing virtually from Tihar Jail, he emphasized his obligation to his constituents. The court has asked the National Investigation Agency to respond by November 27, maintaining jurisdiction over the case as Rashid’s appeals continue.
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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 18th September, the Modi government approved the Kovind panel’s recommendations for “One Nation, One Election,” aiming for simultaneous Lok Sabha, state, and local elections to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This initiative will undergo nationwide discussion, with implementation proposed in phases, although it faces criticism for potentially undermining federalism.