The Supreme Court of India refused bail to suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a Central Bureau of Investigation corruption case, citing serious allegations. However, the Court allowed him to approach again if the trial does not begin within two months.
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the CBI’s plea challenging suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the Unnao rape case. The Court said Sengar will remain in custody and key legal questions on “public servant” status will be examined in May.
Today, On 23rd March, The Supreme Court of India issued notices to the Haryana government and its DGP on a plea seeking a CBI or SIT probe into a Gurugram minor’s rape, calling police conduct “shocking” and questioning their basic legal understanding.
Delhi High Court has stayed trial court proceedings against Bina Modi and Lalit Bhasin in the alleged assault case filed by Samir Modi. The Court granted interim relief while seeking responses and further evidence, with the next hearing on July 29.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea challenging the WeWork India IPO and upheld the earlier Bombay High Court decision dismissing the petitions. The Court noted that SEBI had already examined and approved the offer documents, bringing the legal challenge to an end.
Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court directed the Punjab Government not to take any coercive action against Punjab Kesari and allowed its Ludhiana printing press to resume operations while the dispute awaits a final judgment before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi cautioned that unrestrained media trials can ruin judicial careers, citing a judge allegedly linked to money. He said instant public judgment often precedes court evidence, leaving reputational damage permanent and public trust shattered.
The Supreme Court raised concerns that transferring the liquor scam trial from Uttar Pradesh to Chhattisgarh could unfairly affect co-accused based in UP. The Court warned that such a move may create conflicting claims and cause “great hardship” to other accused persons.
The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana’s Privilege Committee has given a clean chit to 17 lawyers and M3M directors in the alleged bench hunting case before the High Court, citing no evidence of wrongdoing. The committee said media reports misrepresented the court proceedings and found “no mala fide intent” among those involved.
The Delhi High Court rejected JNTL Consumer Health’s plea to sell its ORSL Electrolyte Drink, citing risk of misleading diarrhoea patients. The FSSAI ban and mandatory recall of the product remain in force, affecting nearly Rs 100 crore worth of stock.
