NEW DELHI: On Monday (10th Feb), the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi reserved its decision on the regular bail applications of Abhishek Gupta, the CEO of RAU’s IAS Study Circle, and Deshpal Singh, the coordinator of the institution.
The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea regarding Mihir Rajesh Shah’s arrest in a hit-and-run case, addressed the legal requirement of providing grounds for arrest as specified in Article 22(1) of the Constitution. It declined to interfere with the Bombay High Court’s ruling but acknowledged the constitutional significance of the issue.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked controversy with remarks suggesting India should align with majority views, referencing the Uniform Civil Code. His speech included derogatory comments about extremists and raised concerns regarding his impartiality. Criticism arose from legal experts about his commitment to constitutional values and judicial independence.
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.
