The Allahabad High Court reserved its verdict on Rahul Gandhi’s challenge to a Varanasi court order seeking reconsideration of an FIR over his alleged US remarks. Justice Sameer Jain said the special court’s order will be “kept in abeyance.”
The Delhi High Court denied Lalu Prasad Yadav’s request to stay the trial proceedings in the CBI’s land-for-jobs scam case, emphasizing he still had opportunities to present his case. His legal team’s arguments regarding the legitimacy of the prosecution were rejected, with the court stating there were no compelling reasons to interfere.
During a defamation case against CM Atishi, the complainant’s counsel argued before Justice Vikas Mahajan that the special judge acted like a political analyst. He sought a stay on the judge’s remarks, claiming they unfairly portrayed Atishi as a whistleblower. The counsel contended that her statements were “per se” defamatory. The Delhi High Court was urged to intervene and review the observations.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail today to Shajan Skaria, the editor of ‘Marunadan Malayalee,’ in a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case involves alleged derogatory remarks made against MLA PV Sreenijin. The Court’s ruling sets aside earlier denials of anticipatory bail and directs release on bail if arrested. The complainant may pursue a defamation lawsuit.
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In the Renuka Swamy murder case, actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, and 11 others have been remanded to police custody. Allegations suggest that Swamy died from injuries inflicted in an attack orchestrated by Thoogudeepa following derogatory comments made about Gowda on social media. The investigation continues.
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The Delhi Court granted interim bail to businessman Amit Arora in connection with an excise duty case, considering his wife’s health and family responsibilities. The judge instructed him not to leave Delhi NCR, tamper with evidence, or engage in criminal activities. Arora’s legal team emphasized his prior compliance with legal requirements and absence of misuse of bail.
A Delhi court postponed the review of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party in the Excise PMLA case to July 9. The ED sought an extension of Kejriwal’s judicial custody, with the court reserving its decision on the matter. The court also dismissed Kejriwal’s plea for release.
The Supreme Court of India urged the Centre to develop a comprehensive sentencing policy for criminal offenses to standardize outcomes and reduce disparities. The Court emphasized the importance of this policy, highlighting current inconsistencies in sentencing and the need to uphold fundamental rights. The move aims to enhance judicial fairness and ensure fair trials.