Today, On 4th December, The Bombay High Court granted bail to Delhi University professor Hany Babu, arrested in 2018 for his alleged role in the Bhima Koregaon violence case. The prosecution has sought a stay to appeal the decision in the Supreme Court.
Odisha: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, while speaking at the Odisha Television Limited’s (OTV) annual convention ‘Foresight 2025—Changing Times Changing Minds’ in Bhubaneswar, highlighted the urgent need for judicial reforms and an All India Judicial Services (AIJS) system.
Mumbai: Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government for not providing basic infrastructure to the judiciary. He pointed out that the situation in neighboring Karnataka is very different. Justice Oka, who was earlier a judge in the Bombay High Court and later the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court before being elevated to the Supreme Court, made these remarks at the Ashok Desai Memorial Lecture.
Today, On 13rd February, The Supreme Court denied bail to the accused in the 2020 Bengaluru riots case, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court directed the Karnataka government to establish additional special UAPA courts to expedite trials and reduce judicial backlog. This move aims to ensure swift justice and address delays in handling cases related to public safety and national security.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India today, 12th Feb has dismissed the plea of Indrani Mukerjea, who is accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, challenging a Bombay High Court decision that denied her permission to travel abroad. The court directed that the trial proceedings be completed within a year.
The Supreme Court today (12th Dec) granted bail to accused Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, noting their lengthy incarceration and the trial’s likely delay. The Court emphasized that the Enforcement Directorate cannot dictate prosecutors’ conduct, ensuring the independence of public prosecutors in judicial proceedings.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Vijay Nair, Aam Aadmi Party’s member accused in the excise policy scandal after 23 months in custody. The Court criticized the delay in trial by the Enforcement Directorate and emphasized that pre-trial detention should not serve as punishment. The case involves alleged irregularities in the excise policy and money laundering.
The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to three individuals accused in the 2017 murder of activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh. Justice S Vishwajith Shetty approved the bail for Amit Digvekar, KT Naveen Kumar, and HL Suresh, following the reservation of orders on their bail applications on July 2. The decision aligned with the precedent of granting bail due to trial delays.
Today (18th March): The CBI is opposing AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s bail plea. The investigation into the Delhi excise policy implicates Sisodia as the mastermind behind an alleged conspiracy. The Supreme Court has also rejected his bail plea, citing a potential money trail of Rs 338 crore in corruption and money laundering cases.