An official from Patanjali and two others sentenced to six months in jail after their Soan Papdi product failed a quality test. The District Food Safety Officer collected samples following concerns, leading to legal action. The court imposed fines on the individuals and the company. This incident highlights food safety and regulatory compliance issues in the industry.
Today (10th May): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a new charge sheet against BRS leader K Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case. The court will hear the arguments regarding the seventh charge sheet on May 13. Kavitha’s plea for bail is scheduled for May 24 after being rejected on May 6, extending her judicial custody. ED’s investigation revealed alleged corruption and bribery.
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Today (30th April): A Delhi court rejected the bail plea of Manish Sisodia, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, in the Delhi excise policy case. Sisodia has been in custody since February 26, 2023, and is being investigated for alleged involvement in the manipulation of the excise policy. The trial has faced delays.
Today (23rd April): The Delhi Court, under Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until May 7 regarding a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The Enforcement Directorate’s probe is based on alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 policy. Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest was dismissed, leading to the extension of his custody.
Today (18th April): The Enforcement Directorate alleged that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in custody for an excise scam case, is consuming high-sugar foods despite being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to establish grounds for medical bail. The court has directed Tihar jail authorities to provide a report on Kejriwal’s diet chart to verify the allegations. Kejriwal’s counsel cited fluctuating blood sugar levels and sought permission for a consultation. Supporters expressed concerns over his treatment in jail.
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Today (13th April): The Supreme Court is set to hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against potential arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 15. This follows his arrest in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy. The case involves AAP leaders and private individuals/entities and has sparked a legal battle centering on alleged misuse of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Today (8th April): The Supreme Court rejected AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s appeal regarding the disclosure of PM Narendra Modi’s academic qualifications. The Court refused to intervene in the defamation case against Singh, upholding the summons issued by the trial court. The case will proceed, emphasizing that free speech does not extend to defamation.
The Supreme Court issued an order Today (April 3rd) to remove advocate Bansuri Swaraj’s name from its bail grant to AAP leader Sanjay Singh. This decision came after the ED acknowledged that her inclusion in the list was a result of an “inadvertent error”. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, heading the bench, stated, “Alright, we will rectify the order.”
A Delhi court Today (April 3rd) instructed AAP leader Sanjay Singh to refrain from tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses in the “scam” case related to Excise. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja issued these directives before authorizing Singh’s release from Tihar Central Jail, subsequent to the bail granted to him by the Supreme Court Yesterday.