A Delhi court allowed Bibhav Kumar, aide to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to travel to Sri Lanka, stating that the accused has “not only the right but also duty towards his family” for a vacation.
Today, On 21st March, A minister strongly opposed the recent judgment by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra of the Allahabad High Court. The judge ruled in favor of two men accused of rape, stating that their actions did not amount to the crime. The minister called the decision a “wrong judgment,” expressing concern over its impact on justice for survivors. Many legal experts and activists have also raised questions about the ruling.
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Bibhav Kumar, charged with assaulting Swati Maliwal, has contested the court’s cognizance of the chargesheet, claiming procedural errors under the Bharat Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. His revision petition is pending at Tis Hazari Court, with arguments citing adherence to old procedures instead of the new law. The case continues to be judicially reviewed.
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court granted AAP MP Swati Maliwal permission to travel to the U.S. from November 2 to 15, allowing her to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session and visit her ailing sister. Maliwal, facing an investigation for alleged recruitment irregularities at the Delhi Commission for Women, cited official and personal commitments for her travel request.
Today, On 2nd September, Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan cautioned ASG SV Raju against labeling undertrials as criminals. This came after Raju referred to an undertrial as a criminal in court. The Court emphasized the presumption of innocence until proven guilty before granting bail to the undertrial, Bibhav Kumar, who had spent over 100 days in custody.
![[BREAKING] "You can't keep a person in jail when injuries are simple": Arvind Kejriwal's Aide Bibhav Kumar Gets Bail by SC in Swati Maliwal Assault Case](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-26.png?resize=447%2C360&ssl=1)
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