Businessman Robert Vadra has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that summoned him in a money-laundering case linked to a controversial land deal in Haryana’s Shikohpur, questioning both the process and basis of the summons.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over delays in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence trial, directing lawful measures to secure witnesses’ presence after noting the Uttar Pradesh government failed to explain their non-production before the trial court for nearly two months.
Today, On 20th April, Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal’s demand seeking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s recusal in the Delhi liquor policy case. She said her constitutional oath ensures justice does not bend or yield to pressure and she will decide the case fearlessly.
The Karnataka High Court sought responses from Lokayukta police, Enforcement Directorate and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging closure of the MUDA corruption case. The petition contests a trial court’s acceptance of the closure report.
A Delhi court upheld discharge of two accused in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing investigative lapses. The court observed grave suspicion lies against the police story, agreeing it is difficult to accept prosecution material at face value.
The Allahabad High Court, led by Justice Samit Gopal, granted bail to a Chinese national, directing updates via the Chinese Embassy. The Central Goods and Services Tax Department cited UP ATS arrests Supreme Court of India judges in affidavits.
The Delhi High Court held that a bail application cannot be rejected merely because it is lengthy or voluminous. It emphasised that even if such an application runs into several hundred pages, its size alone cannot justify dismissal.
The Delhi High Court criticised a trial judge for failing to deliver a verdict five months after reserving judgment, noting repeated scheduling without pronouncement. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma remarked, “Judicial proceedings cannot oscillate between readiness and uncertainty.”
Today, On 5th December, The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case but imposed 11 strict conditions, including staying within Delhi, no social media posts, no rallies, and mandatory police attendance. The apex court has also denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
The Supreme Court held that the statements of a deceased woman and her minor daughter were sufficient to summon the in-laws as accused under Section 319 CrPC. SC said the dying declaration and the child’s testimony provided grounds.
