2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts: Gujarat High Court Confirms Death Penalty for 38, Life Term for 11 Convicts

The Gujarat High Court upheld the 2022 Special Court verdict in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, confirming death sentences for 38 convicts and life imprisonment for 11 others. The coordinated bomb blasts killed 56 people and injured nearly 200 across Ahmedabad.

PMLA Court Denies Relief To Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren: Discharge Plea Rejected In Money-Laundering case

The Special PMLA Court in Ranchi rejected Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s discharge plea in a money-laundering case linked to an allegedly illegally acquired land parcel. The Court found that the ED had placed sufficient evidence and key witness statements on record to justify proceeding with the case.

Court Not Bound to Direct FIR Registration Merely Because the Victim Belongs to the SC/ST Community: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held that a Special Court or Magistrate is not obliged to order FIR registration merely because an applicant from the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community files an application under Section 173(4) of BNSS.

“Delay Can’t Mean Endless Jail”: Supreme Court Asks Centre, Delhi Govt to Consider Special Court in ISIS-Linked Case

The Supreme Court urged the Centre and Delhi government to consider setting up a special court for a day-to-day trial in an ISIS-linked NIA case, citing serious delays. The court warned that prolonged trials under special laws could force courts to grant bail due to violation of personal liberty.

Money-Laundering Case: Supreme Court Adjourns Gujarat Journalist Mahesh Langa’s Plea to April 7

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on journalist Mahesh Langa’s plea concerning a money laundering case involving alleged financial fraud linked to the Enforcement Directorate in Ahmedabad, rescheduling it for April 7 at the request of the Solicitor General.

“No Jurisdiction,” Says Durg Court on Bail Plea of Nuns Held for Human Trafficking & Conversion

A Durg sessions court refused to hear bail pleas of two Kerala-based nuns arrested for human trafficking and religious conversion, citing lack of jurisdiction.
The accused must now approach a special court for relief.

AgustaWestland Case: Delhi HC Modifies Bail Conditions Of Middleman Christian Michel James

Christian Michel James told a Delhi court he “can’t accept bail”, calling it unsafe in the AgustaWestland case. On March 4, the Delhi High Court granted him bail in the ED’s chopper scam case. The court also imposed necessary conditions for his release. However, Michel expressed concerns about his security.

Bengaluru Court Clears CM Siddaramaiah in Rs 68 Crore Ad Revenue Loss Case

A Bengaluru Special Court dismissed a complaint against CM Siddaramaiah and Minister K J George, which alleged a Rs 68 crore loss to BBMP due to their actions from 2015 to 2017. The court found the allegations baseless, lacking evidence, and described them as vague, suggesting the complaint was politically motivated.

Gold Smuggling Case || HC Denies Bail To Kannada Actress Ranya Rao & Co-Accused Tarun Konduru Raju

Today, On 26th April, In the gold smuggling case, the Karnataka High Court rejected the bail pleas of Kannada actress Ranya Rao and co-accused Tarun Konduru Raju. The Court noted that the allegations point to a well-organised conspiracy involving multiple people and serious smuggling activities.