Today, On 12th July, AAP celebrates the Supreme Court’s interim bail for Delhi CM Kejriwal, expressing relief and support. Meanwhile, BJP criticizes the decision, stating interim bail does not imply innocence. The case regarding Kejriwal’s ED arrest is referred to a larger bench by the Supreme Court, with the verdict reserved for May 17. Kejriwal’s arrest is linked to a corruption case concerning the Delhi liquor policy scam.
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The Delhi High Court today granted Arvind Kejriwal four additional weeks to file a rejoinder to the Enforcement Directorate’s response, scheduling his hearing for September 9. This relates to his challenge to summonses in a money laundering case linked to an excise policy. Kejriwal’s plea argues against certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and its alleged biased use.
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Today, On 26th June, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) criticized the trial court’s hasty granting of bail to Arvind Kejriwal, emphasizing that it undermined the judicial process’s integrity. The Supreme Court allowed Kejriwal to file a substantial appeal, as the ED highlighted procedural lapses and failure to comply with mandatory conditions. Additionally, the CBI was granted permission to formally arrest Kejriwal.
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Students have raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, prompting a plea to involve the CBI and ED. They argue that the ED is obligated to investigate and punish those responsible for the question paper leaks under the PMLA and IT Act. The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for July 8.
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The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to decide on Sukanya Mondal’s bail plea within three weeks, after it had been pending for over ten months. The case involves allegations of cattle-smuggling and it concerns the daughter of a TMC leader. The petitioner has been in jail for over a year. Anubrata Mondal’s bail plea is also pending before the Supreme Court.
Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member and senior advocate, expressed strong concerns over new criminal laws, aiming to urge a review if supported by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). He emphasized the lack of consultation in formulating these laws and criticized the decline of the bar’s independence and political polarization. Sibal also critiqued the judiciary’s lack of uniformity in institutional procedures and emphasized the need for introspection in the appointment mechanisms.
Today(on 6th June),Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has granted regular bail to Congress leader Karti P Chidambaram in a high-profile money laundering case. This follows an earlier April decision by Justice Kaveri Baweja, who granted interim bail to three other accused with personal bonds of Rs. 1 lakh each.
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The Supreme Court of India today granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) additional time to respond to suspended bureaucrat Ranu Sahu’s bail request in the Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam case. Sahu, facing charges related to misusing her position for personal gain, awaits the ED’s comprehensive reply as the hearing is rescheduled for next week.