A Delhi court acquitted six accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, slamming Delhi Police for a fabricated chargesheet and tampered records. The court held the prosecution failed to prove rioting, arson, attempted murder, theft, or conspiracy charges.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to former Chhattisgarh minister Kawasi Lakhma, citing long custody, lack of money trail, and a trial involving over 1,100 witnesses. The Court imposed strict conditions, including a ban on entering Chhattisgarh except for court hearings and restrictions on public statements.
The Supreme Court of India closed all defamation proceedings against Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan after Congress MP Vivek Tankha withdrew both civil and criminal cases.
The court recorded an amicable settlement, bringing an end to the long-running dispute linked to the 2021 Madhya Pradesh Panchayat elections.
