Today, On 8th August, In the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, Chief Justice Gavai has agreed to an early hearing of advocate Surendra Gadling’s bail plea. The Supreme Court aims to expedite the process after repeated adjournments.
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has refused to interfere with an FIR filed against the wife and in-laws of Manav Sharma, an IT executive who died by suicide in Agra. The court stated that the FIR revealed a “prima facie” case of a cognizable offence. The bench, comprising Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Prashant Kumar, passed the judgment on Wednesday while hearing a writ petition filed by Nipendra Kumar Sharma, the father-in-law of Manav Sharma, along with three others.
Today, On 17th June, A Delhi High Court judge has recused from hearing the plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to suspend his sentence in the Unnao rape case. Sengar was convicted for the 2017 rape of a minor and is currently serving a life sentence. The judge did not provide specific reasons for stepping aside from the case. The matter will now be assigned to another bench for further proceedings.
Dr. Mohankumar, accused of money laundering related to securing a medical seat for a public servant’s daughter, had his discharge application rejected by the Karnataka High Court. The court emphasized that evidence collected warranted proceeding with the trial, finding unexplained cash deposits raised significant suspicions. The case will continue.
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A defamation complaint against Rahul Gandhi, filed by VD Savarkar’s grandnephew, alleges that Gandhi falsely claimed Savarkar wrote about an incident of violence against a Muslim man. Gandhi, who missed a court hearing on December 2 due to Parliament duties, is ordered to appear next on January 10, facing potential legal consequences.
Yesterday, On 23rd October, the Bombay High Court denied anticipatory bail to the father of a friend of a minor involved in a fatal Porsche crash in Pune. The court cited sufficient evidence of his involvement in tampering with blood samples. The ongoing investigation raises significant concerns over underage driving and legal accountability.
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court held that engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child constitutes sexual harassment of a minor. Justice A. Badharudeen made this observation while hearing a plea from a man seeking to quash charges against him under various sections of the IPC, the POCSO Act, and the Juvenile Justice Act. The court emphasized that such behavior amounts to sexual harassment, reinforcing the need for stringent action to protect minors from exposure to sexual acts.
A class 6 student’s suicide note blamed Sister Mercy for distress, leading to a court case. The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed Sister Mercy’s plea to quash a chargesheet, emphasizing that subjecting a child to violence contradicts their right to life. The court ruled that disputed facts could not be adjudicated and evidence must be presented to substantiate the defense.
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A Delhi court summoned Aroon Purie and India Today in a defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai. Rai alleges that the media outlet published articles linking him to conman Sanjay Sherpuria. The legal proceedings highlight the complexities of defamation law in India and the accountability of media executives for published content.
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Today, On 19th July, The Delhi High Court rejected petitions by Sathish Sana and Pradeep Koneru to dismiss the money laundering case involving them and Moin Qureshi. The court found prima facie evidence of money laundering and upheld the constitutional validity of Section 50(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case involves alleged bribery and power struggles within the CBI.