Today, On 12th June, A local court ordered the remand of Prajwal Revanna to Special Investigation Team custody until June 18. Facing charges of sexual abuse and rape, Revanna, a prominent political figure and grandson of a former Prime Minister, was arrested upon his return from Germany. The case has drawn public scrutiny.
Today, On 10th June, Navneet Rana, a BJP leader involved in a Hanuman Chalisa controversy, failed to appear before court due to health concerns. Accused of obstructing police, the court previously rejected their discharge plea. Her husband, also facing charges, appeared in court. The matter has been adjourned to July 2, and the couple are currently out on bail.
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Bhavani Revanna, wife of former minister HD Revanna, seeks anticipatory bail in an abduction case after rejection by a special court, drawing attention to a political figure’s involvement. Separately, the High Court directs police to produce investigation papers in a pen drive distribution case. These legal developments stress the importance of accountability in the justice system.
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Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, faces a defamation case by BJP in Bengaluru court, with CM and deputy granted bail. The case alleges false claims in political ads. Gandhi missed a hearing, citing prior commitments. Congress defends its campaign against alleged corruption, while BJP accuses defamation. Court directs Gandhi to appear on June 7.
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Today, On 31st May, Prajwal Revanna, a suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP, has been taken into the custody of a Special Investigation Team for six days regarding an alleged obscene video. The case has attracted significant attention and controversy. Revanna, facing probe over sexual harassment allegations, was granted one-hour legal counsel sessions during his custody. Arrests of key suspects linked to the case have also been made.
Today, On 30th May, Gangster Chhota Rajan convicted for the 2001 murder of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty, who faced extortion threats from Rajan’s gang. The conviction, a significant development, adds to Rajan’s extensive criminal history. The court found him guilty, along with three other individuals, in the conspiracy to carry out Shetty’s murder.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) needs special court permission to arrest individuals under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) if they respond to court summons. The court clarified that if an accused appears in response to a summons, the agency must apply to the court for custody. This decision impacts the procedures for arrest and bail under the PMLA.
On Thursday( 25th April), Pragya Singh Thakur, accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, finally appeared in court after previous non-appearances, citing illness. Despite claiming illness, she submitted her statement in court and sought permission for a thumb impression due to palm weakness. The court granted her request. The trial, overseen by the NIA, is progressing with thorough examinations and statements.
Today (12th March): The Mumbai special court acquitted two businessmen and Dawood Ibrahim’s nephew in an extortion case due to lack of substantial evidence. The case involved allegations of extortion and criminal conspiracy, with the prosecution claiming that the businessmen sought assistance from Dawood Ibrahim’s nephew to establish contact with the underworld network in Pakistan. Despite the prosecution’s claims, the court found insufficient evidence to establish guilt, resulting in the release of the accused after a five-year ordeal.
A special CBI court in Lucknow has convicted seven individuals, including gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, in the murder case of former BSP MLA Raju Pal. The late Atiq Ahmad was also an accused. The victim was shot due to political rivalry, and the CBI took over the case in 2016. Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf were later shot and killed while under police custody.