The Bombay High Court has directed a Mumbai trial court to conclude two NDPS cases against a Yemeni national within three months. The court said his prolonged detention in India is causing an unnecessary financial burden on the government.
Today, On 8th October, The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Red Chillies and Netflix in Sameer Wankhede’s defamation case over Aryan Khan’s web series. The suit alleges a scene “targets and ridicules” Wankhede, prompting legal action against the makers.
The Delhi High Court has upheld CAT’s order directing the Centre to promote IRS officer Sameer Wankhede as Joint Commissioner if eligible. The court said there was no chargesheet, suspension, or departmental proceedings against him.
Today, On 3d July, The Supreme Court refused to cancel the Rs.1 lakh fine imposed on the Narcotics Control Bureau by the Calcutta High Court but reduced the penalty amount to Rs.50,000, offering partial relief to the agency.
IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has petitioned the High Court for an independent investigation into allegations made by politician Nawab Malik, asserting they are baseless and cause him distress. Wankhede claims Malik has made derogatory remarks regarding his caste, seeking intervention and a transfer of the case to the CBI for a fair probe.
The DMK in Tamil Nadu has filed a defamation suit (25th Oct) against AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami, seeking Rs. 1 crore in damages. The case, presented by R.S. Bharathi, accuses Palaniswami of falsely linking the DMK to drug-related allegations and damaging its public image. A hearing is scheduled for next week.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has appointed an officer to investigate allegations against IPS officer Gyaneshwar Singh. The appointment follows a Mumbai-based journalist’s earlier petition seeking a CBI investigation into Singh. Today(on 2nd September), the journalist withdrew his petition in light of the NCB’s action.
Today(on 10th April),The Narcotics Control Bureau filed an affidavit with the Bombay High Court, accusing former Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede of misconduct in drug-related cases, amidst disputes. Wankhede’s attempts to evade an inquiry into irregularities in the Sushant Singh Rajput case were highlighted. Actor Sapna Pabbi also complained of procedural irregularities by the NCB. The investigation procedures and controversy also were outlined. Wankhede’s involvement in high-profile cases and personal allegations added further complexity to the situation, sparking widespread discussions about law enforcement accountability.
Former NCB zonal director, Sameer Wankhede, faces a money laundering case over an alleged Rs 25 crore bribe demand in the Aryan Khan drug case. The Bombay High Court has granted him protection from arrest until March 1. Wankhede has also challenged the case, alleging malice and vendetta due to his prior complaint against NCB officials.
