The Mumbai Sessions Court has asked the police to respond to Mohammad Shariful Islam’s bail application, who was arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan. Islam maintains his innocence, claiming a false case. A hearing is set for April 4, following Khan’s emergency surgery after the January 16 attack.
Shariful Islam Shehzad has filed a bail application in Mumbai, claiming innocence in the case of allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan during a robbery attempt. His lawyer argues the FIR was improperly registered and affirms Shehzad’s full cooperation with the investigation. The Bandra Police assert strong evidence against him, including his illegal entry from Bangladesh.
Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Dhananjay Munde, has approached the Mumbai Sessions Court to challenge an interim order issued by the Bandra Magistrate Court. The order directed him to pay maintenance to Karuna Munde, a woman who claims to be his first wife. During the hearing on Friday, Karuna Munde’s lawyer requested additional time to submit a reply opposing Dhananjay Munde’s appeal.
Google is facing contempt of court for not removing a defamatory video about the Dhyan Foundation, even after orders from the Bombay High Court and Magistrate Court. The foundation says Google misled the Mumbai Sessions Court by falsely claiming the video was taken down, while proof shows it is still online. Google’s lawyer, Senior Advocate Aabad Ponda, admitted there are difficulties in following the court’s order, raising questions about Google’s respect for Indian courts. A contempt notice has been sent to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and the hearing is set for January 3.
The Mumbai sessions court denied bail to shooter Vicky Gupta, linked to the April shooting at Salman Khan’s residence. The court ruled the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) applies due to organized crime involvement. Prosecutors argued Gupta’s actions were part of a broader conspiracy. Defense claimed he was manipulated and lacked criminal intent.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut have requested an extra two days to pay a Rs 2,000 fine imposed for a defamation case filed by Rahul Shewale of the rival Shiv Sena faction. The complaint, related to defamatory statements in Saamna, led to a Magistrate court summons and denial of discharge from the case.
Gangster Abu Salem challenged his transfer from Taloja to Nashik Central Prison, citing life threats. Convicted for 1993 Mumbai blasts, he appealed to the Bombay High Court, highlighting security concerns, pending trials, and potential legal complications. The prison’s urgent maintenance and presence of rival gangs in other jails were also raised as issues.
Today (24th May): Parvez Tak was sentenced to death by the Mumbai sessions court for the 2011 murders of Laila Khan and her family. The court found him guilty of multiple charges and emphasized the brutality and premeditated nature of the killings. The death sentence now awaits confirmation from the Bombay High Court. Tak was also sentenced to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10,000.
