Sabarimala Ghee-Counter Loss Was Carelessness, Not Proven Misappropriation: Kerala HC Closes Criminal Case, Orders Reforms And Professional Managers

The Rs 17 lakh loss at the Sabarimala Adiyashishtam Ghee sales counter was the result of serious carelessness in handling, not proven intentional misappropriation, the Kerala High Court noted, accepting the vigilance report closing the criminal case while ordering sweeping systemic reforms and urging the Devaswom Board to bring in professional managers. Kochi: The Kerala […]

Cash-for-Jobs Case| “Prolonged Incarceration Would Amount to a Travesty of Justice”: Supreme Court Orders Release of Partha Chatterjee

Today, On 18th August, In the cash-for-jobs case, the Supreme Court ordered the release of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, observing, “Prolonged incarceration would amount to a travesty of justice,” after noting that key witness statements had already been recorded.

Illegal Land Allotment | “No Valid Reason to Alter High Court’s Order”: SC Rejects Ex-IPS Pradeep Sharma’s Bail Plea

The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of former IPS officer Pradeep Sharma in an illegal land allotment case. Sharma, who was the collector of Kutch district, is accused of misusing his position to allot government land illegally for personal benefit. He faces charges of corruption and criminal breach of trust. A case was filed against him in 2023.

Diageo Scotland Bribery || MP Karti Chidambaram Seeks Delhi HC Relief in CBI Case

Karti Chidambaram approached the Delhi High Court seeking to quash a new CBI case against him. The agency alleges he accepted a bribe from Diageo Scotland to facilitate the lifting of a liquor import ban in 2005. At the time, his father, P. Chidambaram, was the Union Finance Minister. The case adds to the legal troubles facing the Congress leader.

[MUDA SCAM] Karnataka High Court Defers Hearing on Siddaramaiah’s Plea Challenge to Governor’s Sanction| Scheduled On January 20

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea against a Governor-sanctioned investigation into alleged corruption in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority has been postponed to January 20. He contests the legality of the sanction, claiming political motivations behind the allegations. The Lokayukta is investigating claims of improper land allocations to his wife amidst ongoing pressures from the BJP.

[MUDA SCAM] Karnataka High Court Set To Hear CM Siddaramaiah’s Appeal On Nov 23

Karnataka: On Thursday(14th Nov): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s appeal against Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction to prosecute him in the MUDA scam case will be heard by a Division Bench on November 23. Siddaramaiah contests allegations of corruption involving land granted to his wife, previously upheld by a single-judge bench that dismissed his plea in September.

[Forgery Case] “Court Acquits Jagadish Tytler, Abhishek Verma”: Defence lawyer

Today, On 12th November, A Delhi court acquitted Jagdish Tytler and Abhishek Verma on 12th November in the 2012 Chinese visa scam case. The court found insufficient evidence to convict them for allegedly forging a letter to facilitate visa extensions for Chinese officials. The prosecution’s claims were deemed unsubstantiated by Judge Kaveri Baweja.

“Trial Court’s Cognisance Based on Incomplete Material & Legally Invalid in The Eyes of Law”: Satyendar Jain Seeks Default Bail in HC

Today, On 3rd October, AAP leader Satyendar Jain requested default bail from the Delhi High Court, arguing that the investigation into his money laundering case is incomplete. His legal team claims the trial court acted on insufficient evidence, challenging the validity of the charges. The hearing is scheduled for October 9.

[MUDA Case] “Governor’s Approval Under Section 17A of PCA & Doesn’t Constitute Sanction Under Section 218 of BNSS”: Karnataka HC Upholds Probe Against CM Siddaramaiah

Today, On 24th September, under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, a corruption investigation against former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was approved by the Governor, upheld by the High Court. However, the court denied prosecution approval under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, emphasizing safeguards for public officials.