The Patiala House Court Today (Nov 29) granted a conditional stay on the attachment of Delhi’s Bikaner House, an immovable property owned by the Nagar Palika of Nokha, Rajasthan. District Judge Vidya Prakash issued the stay on the condition that dues owed by the Nagar Palika related to an arbitral award are deposited within a week.
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The NIA seeks to transfer the case of Engineer Rashid from the MP/MLA court to a Special NIA Court, arguing against potential trial delays. Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra stated it would take ten days for a High Court response. Rashid, arrested under UAPA in 2019, recently secured an election victory while in custody.
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Today, On 19th November, Delhi Police appealed to the High Court for an extension on the investigation into the AQIS training module case after a trial court denied their request. The initial 90-day period ends today, and 11 accused are in custody. The investigation focuses on dismantling a terrorist module aiming for serious activities in India.
The Patiala House Court today granted interim bail to Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, allowing him to participate in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. However, the court postponed the decision on his regular bail application and imposed restrictions on speaking to the media about the ongoing terror funding case. The bail extends until October 2. Celebrations ensued in Jammu and Kashmir but rival political parties expressed discontent, citing concerns about Rashid’s potential influence as a Member of Parliament. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) opposed his regular bail, alleging that he could influence witnesses and had previously defended terrorist acts. His lawyer argued that the interim bail was crucial for campaign purposes. Rashid, who won the Baramulla seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is seeking bail as his case unfolds. In 2005, he was arrested for alleged support of militants, and in 2019, he was detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Advocate Balraj Singh Malik, representing one of the accused in the Parliament security breach case, argued before a Delhi court on Monday that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) should not be applied to young individuals who express frustration with the government’s authoritarian behavior. NEW DELHI: On Monday(9th Sept), the Patiala House Court reserved its […]
The Delhi High Court, under Justice Vikas Mahajan, ruled that video recording of all proceedings, including bail hearings, is mandatory under the SC/ST Act, without exceptions for sexual crimes. The court emphasized that these recordings must be used only for court purposes, ensuring the privacy and protection of victims’ identities.
Engineer Rashid, the recent winner of the Baramulla seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has applied for regular bail. The NIA strongly opposes his request as he is currently detained in connection with a 2017 terror funding case in Jammu and Kashmir. The court is expected to announce its verdict on September 4.
Today, On 21st August, The Delhi High Court extended the interim protection for suspended trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar until August 29. Khedkar is accused of falsifying information in her application to the UPSC. The court instructed the investigation agency not to arrest her, while the case is under review. The Delhi Police have opposed the anticipatory bail, expressing concerns about potential interference with the investigation.
Today, On 30th July, The Delhi court is set to review the anticipatory bail plea of Pooja Khedkar tomorrow, an IAS trainee facing charges of fraudulent attempts in civil services exams. The court will decide whether she will be protected from arrest during the investigation. The UPSC has taken actions against her, including filing an FIR and cancelling her candidature for future exams.
On Friday(26th July), A Delhi court has summoned ABP News and its top officials in a criminal defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai, alleging a defamatory article linked him to conman Sanjay Rai Sherpuria. The court acknowledged the defamation claim and ordered summons to be issued within 15 days for the accused. The case awaits further proceedings.
