The Bombay High Court denied bail to ex-BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad in the police station firing case involving a Shiv Sena leader, observing, “Liberty can’t be a passport for serious crimes” while refusing relief.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that a person cannot be denied a passport just because their relatives were involved in militancy or anti-national activities. The court stated that decisions should be based only on an individual’s own actions, not their family’s past. This verdict, welcomed by political leaders, is expected to bring relief to many facing similar discrimination.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a non-bailable warrant against a man who fled to the U.S. despite his passport being held in court. The case involves a custody battle with his estranged wife. The court is investigating how he left India undetected, directing the Ministry of Home Affairs to identify potential accomplices.
