A Delhi court rejected Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi’s request to halt day-to-day hearings in the IRCTC scam case, citing Supreme Court orders for speedy trials of MPs and MLAs. The case involves alleged bribes of land and shares for hotel contracts during Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister.
New Delhi, March 21 – The Delhi High Court has declined to advance the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, while addressing the request on Friday, stated that the court was dealing with several pending cases and it would not be possible to reschedule the hearing at an earlier date.
The Supreme Court of India will hear West Bengal’s petition against the Calcutta High Court’s ruling, which invalidated the OBC classification of 77 communities, on January 28 and 29, 2025. The High Court deemed the classification unconstitutional, emphasizing that reservations can’t be based solely on religion. The outcome will influence reservations in jobs and education.
The Delhi High Court revoked a bail order in a rape case due to the alleged victim not being given the opportunity to be heard, violating her rights. The court highlighted the importance of the victim’s participation in judicial proceedings, emphasizing the need to uphold their rights at every stage following the offense. The accused must submit a new bail application within two weeks.
