Solicitor General Tushar Mehta today requested adjournment for the bail plea hearing of former TN minister Senthil Balaji. The Supreme Court agreed, rescheduling the matter for July 12. Balaji was arrested by the ED in a money laundering case. The case has faced multiple rejections in lower courts, with the Madras High Court denying his bail petition in February.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja today has issued a production warrant summoning Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP to appear in court on July 12, 2024, in relation to the alleged money laundering connected to the excise policy case. The court has also taken cognizance of the supplementary chargesheet against Vinod Chauhan, scheduling his appearance on the same date.
The Delhi High Court advised the petitioner to withdraw the election challenge against Chirag Paswan’s Lok Sabha win and approach the jurisdictional high court in Bihar. The court expressed doubts about the case’s maintainability in Delhi, given that the constituency is in Bihar. It scheduled a hearing for August 28. The petitioner alleged sexual assault and challenged Paswan’s nomination.
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is slated to return to Tihar Jail on June 2, as a local court has deferred the decision on his interim bail plea until June 5. The plea, filed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), cites medical reasons and requests a week-long interim bail for Kejriwal. This comes in connection with his arrest in an alleged money laundering case related to the previously annulled liquor policy.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on 31st may, announced his surrender on June 2, expressing determination to fight dictatorship and urging supporters not to grieve if anything happens to him. He mentioned past jail hardships, health concerns, and ongoing allegations, while assuring continued governance efforts. Opposition accusations of feigning illness were also addressed. Background details on his legal challenges were provided.
As Delhi registers record-high temperatures amid the blistering heat wave sweeping the city, arrangements have been made on the Supreme Court premises for adequate water for birds and small animals. CJI DY Chandrachud directed that vessels with water and grains be placed on the premises for birds and small animals such as squirrels.
Professor Eqbal Hussain today has challenged the nullification of his appointment as Pro Vice Chancellor and Officiating Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia in the Delhi High Court. The court ruled the appointments invalid due to procedural lapses. A new appointment for Officiating Vice Chancellor is mandated within one week. The hearing is set for Monday.