A Ranchi court acquitted the key accused in a major narcotics case after police claimed nearly 200 kg of seized ganja worth Rs1 crore was destroyed by rats. The judge said this raised serious doubts about police handling overall.
Today, On 7th April, The Supreme Court has refused to hear the Enforcement Directorate’s plea against the bail granted to a close aide of Lalu Prasad Yadav. This case is linked to the alleged Railways land-for-jobs scam. The ED wanted to cancel the bail but the court did not agree. Now, the aide will continue to stay out on bail.
Ranchi: The special PMLA court in Ranchi on Friday rejected the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea to bar IAS officer Pooja Singhal from receiving a government posting, providing her significant relief in the money laundering case linked to the MGNREGA scam. After hearing arguments on Monday, the court reserved its verdict, which was delivered on Friday.
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Today, On 3rd December, The Supreme Court stayed the death sentence of a man convicted for the brutal rape and murder of a student in Ranchi. The accused had been sentenced to death by a lower court, but the apex court intervened to examine the case in detail. The decision provides temporary relief to the convict, pending further legal review.
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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.
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Yesterday, On 10th September, The Jharkhand High Court temporarily halted coercive action against BJP leaders, including state president Babulal Marandi, in connection with a rally case. The case arose from a clash with police during a BJYM rally protesting alleged government injustice. The ruling provides relief amid ongoing tensions with the ruling coalition. Legal proceedings will determine the final outcome.
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The Supreme Court is hearing the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge today to the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Dilip Ghosh in a land scam case. The ED accuses Ghosh of undervaluing land and involvement in money laundering. Arguments regarding the legality of the arrest and the clarity of evidence were exchanged in court.
Justice Dwivedi of Jharkhand High Court criticized poor traffic management in Ranchi, summoning the DGP and senior officers to court. He highlighted security issues and police deployment, expressing concerns for public safety. The judge’s remarks came after facing traffic delays on August 23 and observing heavy police presence near the Chief Minister’s residence.
The Jharkhand High Court Yesterday (August 13th) directed the state government to identify illegal immigrants from Bangladesh who have taken refuge in six districts of the state. A two-judge bench while hearing a PIL, directed the government to launch a campaign to check the land records and domicile credentials before issuing identity documents like Aadhar card, voter’s ID and ration card to people.