The Karnataka Special Court pulled up the Lokayukta for failing to submit the final B-report in the Muda case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court deferred orders till December 23, questioning the delay and the investigation process.
The Supreme Court closed contempt proceedings against IFS officer Rahul after he apologized for moving the Uttarakhand High Court despite the top court hearing the Corbett case. CJI Gavai said, “The majesty of law is not in punishing the guilty but in forgiving.”
The Supreme Court slammed Uttarakhand for appointing IFS officer Rahul as Rajaji Tiger Reserve Director despite orders. CJI Gavai directed a 3-month enquiry and asked the Centre to decide on PC Act sanction in 1 month.
The Delhi High Court denied Lalu Prasad Yadav’s request to stay the trial proceedings in the CBI’s land-for-jobs scam case, emphasizing he still had opportunities to present his case. His legal team’s arguments regarding the legitimacy of the prosecution were rejected, with the court stating there were no compelling reasons to interfere.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the West Bengal government to approve the prosecution of Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee in a major cash-for-jobs scam involving illegal recruitment of 26,000 staff. The case, intertwined with a significant cash recovery, is set for a combined hearing on July 17, 2025.
New Delhi [India], January 17: The Rouse Avenue Court has issued a production warrant to bring accused Amit Katyal in connection with the Land for Job money laundering case. The court has scheduled the next hearing for January 31, 2025. Katyal is currently in judicial custody and lodged in Bhondsi Jail, Haryana, in another case filed by the Gurugram Police.
The Enforcement Directorate has implicated K Kavitha and AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, in a corruption case linked to a Rs.100 crore payment related to Delhi’s liquor policy. Delhi’s Lt. Governor has recommended prosecuting Kejriwal, raising political tensions as the case continues with upcoming hearings and investigations into alleged irregularities.
The Enforcement Directorate informed the Delhi High Court that it has secured the necessary sanction to prosecute former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the 2021 Delhi Excise Policy. Kejriwal’s counsel challenged the trial court’s cognizance due to alleged lack of sanction, prompting further hearings.
The Karnataka High Court today extended the interim stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah related to the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam until August 31. The case involves allegations of irregular land allocation and prosecution sanction granted by the Governor, sparking legal arguments from both sides.
The Karnataka High Court has postponed trial court proceedings against CM Siddaramaiah regarding land allocation irregularities by the MUDA. The Governor’s decision to prosecute him is being challenged, arguing lack of justification and failure to follow the State Cabinet’s dismissal of the complaint. The High Court has temporarily restrained the trial court from proceeding, emphasizing the importance of its consideration.
