The Rouse Avenue Court has reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate’s plea seeking confiscation of properties linked to proclaimed offender and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The Court postponed its decision while considering the ED’s request for seizure.
The Supreme Court of India directed the Saharanpur trial court to frame murder charges under Section 302 IPC in the honour killing case of Zia-ur Rahman. The court criticized lower courts for initially applying a lighter charge under Section 304 IPC, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the intentional nature of the killing.
Advocate Narender Mann has been appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor for the trial of Tahawwur Rana, who is accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. With more than 30 years of experience in the legal field, Mann has managed numerous significant criminal cases, including those involving corruption and major scams. The Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed his appointment for a duration of three years or until the trial concludes, whichever is earlier. In this prominent case, Mann will represent the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
NEW DELHI: 24th March, The Delhi High Court directs Delhi Police to submit a note on the role of accused Tasleem Ahmed in the larger conspiracy behind the Delhi riots. Previously, Delhi High Court has decided to list the bail plea of Tasleem Ahmed before the roster bench for hearing. Earlier, a special bench was hearing his plea along with other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court heard arguments regarding the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, an accused in a sexual assault case. Senior Advocate Manjula Rao, appointed as Amicus Curiae, emphasized that the police should have immediately registered a First Information Report (FIR) after Shinde’s death.
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Today, On 4th December, the Supreme Court, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, plans to revisit its previous rulings preventing High Courts from handling appeals in coal block allocation cases. This decision, aimed at improving judicial efficiency, will be discussed by a larger bench starting January 15, 2025, addressing concerns about trial delays.
Justice Aravind Kumar, born on July 14, 1962, in Karnataka, became Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court in October 2021. He has a distinguished legal career, including roles as Additional Standing Counsel for the Union government and various judicial positions. Kumar focused on reducing case backlogs and enhancing legal education during his tenure.
Advocate Balraj Singh Malik, representing one of the accused in the Parliament security breach case, argued before a Delhi court on Monday that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) should not be applied to young individuals who express frustration with the government’s authoritarian behavior. NEW DELHI: On Monday(9th Sept), the Patiala House Court reserved its […]