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Today, On 14th June, In the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, the Supreme Court questioned the NIA about an activist’s plea for interim bail to attend rituals following his grandmother’s death. The activist faces charges related to alleged Maoist links and seeks temporary relief due to health and humanitarian concerns. The court’s action reflects the broader debate on civil rights and national security.
Today(on 10th June),The Patiala House Court in Delhi has set June 18, 2024, for the plea hearing of a Baramulla MP seeking interim bail to take his parliamentary oath. Despite being in custody for a terror funding case, the MP won elections and seeks temporary release to fulfill his constitutional duties. This case raises broader implications for MPs’ rights and duties under custody.
Delhi Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena initiated a corruption probe into a recent hospital fire, criticizing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s response. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has not yet responded. Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj mandated a safety equipment audit in city hospitals. The investigation highlights ongoing tensions between the Lt. Governor and the Delhi government.
Today, On 28th May, The Delhi High Court rejected the plea of former PFI chairman E. Abubacker for release under the UAPA on medical grounds. He was arrested in 2022 as part of a crackdown on PFI. The Court upheld his detention, citing the alleged criminal conspiracy by PFI and its affiliates in terrorist activities across India.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court postponed urban Naxal Jyoti Jagtap’s bail plea hearing in the Bhima Koregaon case to July, citing the summer recess. Initially set for May, the hearing was rescheduled for July 8. Jagtap remains in custody following the Bombay High Court’s previous denial of bail. The case involves alleged incitement to violence during the 2018 Bhima Koregaon event.
Today, On 10th May, Former police officer Pradeep Sharma was granted bail by the Supreme Court in connection with a 2006 fake encounter case. The decision, following Maharashtra’s lack of objection, raises questions about police conduct and the justice system in the state. Sharma’s case adds to the ongoing discourse on law enforcement accountability and alleged extrajudicial actions.
Yesterday, 13th April, The National Investigation Agency (NIA) granted a 10-day extension of custody for suspects in the Rameshwaram Cafe bombing case in Karnataka. The suspects, alleged to have connections with the Islamic State, being thoroughly interrogated. The investigation aims to uncover the truth behind the cafe blast, with the state expressing gratitude for the efforts made in apprehending the suspects.
Kolkata: Today (10th April): The NIA challenged a molestation case filed by Bengal Police in Calcutta High Court. The case stemmed from a raid related to a blast investigation, during which NIA officials faced hostility. They sought the quashing of the FIR and interim protection from coercive action. The matter will be heard post-recess.
The Calcutta High Court today(on 5th April) has ordered an NIA investigation into the deaths of BJP activists during pre-2023 election violence in West Bengal. The involvement of Trinamul Congress is under scrutiny. Justice Jay Sengupta directed the central government to transfer the investigation within 15 days and submit a compliance report by April 25.
Friday (on March 22) The special court cancelled the warrant against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur in the Malegaon Blast Case due to her ill health and reliance on supportive aid. Her lawyer submitted a medical certificate, leading the court to cancel the warrant. She is mandated to appear in court for further proceedings on March 28. The case originates from the 2008 Malegaon bomb explosions.