The Supreme Court emphasized that granting bail under special laws with restrictions must depend on fulfilling the required conditions. Setting aside the Bombay High Court’s decision to grant bail in a strict MCOCA case, the bench noted that courts cannot examine evidence in detail to form a definite view on the accused’s role during bail hearings. The ruling reinforces the importance of adhering to legal standards in such cases. The court highlighted that bail decisions must align with the specific provisions of special laws.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (Dec 18) refused to stay trial court proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan over his failure to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a probe into alleged money laundering and irregularities in Delhi Waqf Board recruitment.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reported in the Lok Sabha that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered Rs 22,280 crore in illicit assets, aiding public sector banks and defrauded investors. Key recoveries include Rs 14,132 crore from Vijay Mallya and Rs 1,053 crore from Nirav Modi. The government remains committed to combating economic offenses.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Athar Parwez, accused of plotting disturbances during Prime Minister Modi’s visit, citing the prolonged detention without trial as an infringement of personal liberty. The court noted doubts about evidence and emphasized the need for a timely trial, ordering his release under specified conditions.
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The Kerala High Court, led by Justice A. Badharudeen, quashed criminal proceedings against a mother for failing to report her 17-year-old daughter’s pregnancy, citing her emotional trauma as the cause for her delay. The Court emphasized that her actions were not intentional and further prosecution would be unjustified.
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The Supreme Court today (28th Nov) extended the interim bail of Saumya Chaurasia, former deputy secretary to Chhattisgarh’s ex-CM, linked to a coal-levy scam. She had been in custody for over a year without charges. The trial has not started, and the next hearing is set for late January. The ED opposes her bail.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (27th Nov) directed Ashish Mishra to submit an affidavit addressing allegations of witness intimidation in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Mishra, accused of killing farmers during a 2021 protest, denied the charges, with the Court noting photographic evidence. The trial, closely monitored by the Supreme Court, is ongoing.
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The Bombay High Court indicated that no further investigation is needed in the 2015 Govind Pansare murder case, although efforts to locate two absconding suspects continue. The court considered closing the case petition due to the ATS’s thorough investigation, while the Pansare family’s lawyer suggested unresolved issues concerning the mastermind behind the murder.
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The Delhi Court warned Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the Delhi Riots case against further delaying the trial, emphasizing the need for timely proceedings. The judge expressed disappointment over the defense counsel’s unpreparedness, noting that sufficient time had been provided for arguments. Continued delays will be taken seriously by the court.
Today, On 13th September, The BJP demanded Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation following the Supreme Court’s statement on the legality of his arrest, claiming he no longer has the moral authority to hold a constitutional position. The Court reiterated that “bail is the rule, and jail an exception,” while questioning the timing and manner of Kejriwal’s arrest by the CBI.