Today, On 1st July, The Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed all investigations and legal proceedings against YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for two weeks. This is in connection with a party supporter’s death during his recent Palnadu visit.
Former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan has withdrawn his bail plea after Delhi Police filed a supplementary chargesheet under MCOCA, naming him as an accused in an organised crime investigation. Balyan’s legal team argued against the charges, claiming lack of evidence, but police opposed bail, asserting ongoing unlawful activity justifies MCOCA application.
A Delhi court directed the police to file a chargesheet in the MCOCA case against Naresh Balyan by April 2. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja granted 20 days of custody to the police. The order came after a plea by special public prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh on March 12. The case remains under active investigation.
The Supreme Court today (18th Dec) reserved judgment on a petition advocating for a comprehensive rehabilitation framework and enhanced victim protection in human trafficking cases. Senior Advocate Aparna Bhat argued the lack of effective institutional measures, emphasizing the need for a specialized agency, while the Union contended existing laws and structures are adequate for addressing trafficking.
The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea against the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, described it as “draconian.” Justices Gavai and Viswanathan admitted the appeal and pointed out the need for further consideration. Concerns were raised about civil liberties and misuse of the Act, which targets organized crime in Uttar Pradesh.
The Supreme Court criticized the Karnataka government’s repeated oversights in legal representation during a criminal case. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan expressed frustration over inaccurate instructions and indicated they may summon the Chief Secretary if proper assistance is not provided. The case pertains to interim bail amidst charges of organized crime.
Amit Vyas, representing Coldplay fans in India, has filed a criminal complaint with Mumbai’s Economic Offences Wing against BookMyShow and Live Nation, alleging ticketing fraud for the band’s upcoming concerts. He claims unethical practices and manipulation enabled ticket bots to thrive, depriving genuine fans of access and leading to inflated resale prices.