The Supreme Court today declined to quash a fresh FIR against former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini related to the 1991 disappearance and murder of engineer Balwant Singh Multani. The Court cited the submission of a charge sheet in the case and refused to interfere. Saini was directed to proceed with the trial and challenge the proceedings legally.
The Supreme Court criticized the CBI for delaying the trial in former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s cases, calling it “shockingly surprising.” The court highlighted that six judges have retired or been transferred in the last decade, yet the trial hasn’t begun. The case was brought to the Supreme Court by Undi MLA, K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, who sought directions to cancel Jagan Mohan Reddy’s bail and relocate the trial to another state. The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for the week commencing November 11.
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Today, On 22nd July, Delhi court denies Aftab Poonawala’s bid for bi-monthly trials in Shraddha Walkar murder case, citing potential delay tactics. The accused sought more time for counsel preparation. Court also rejects immediate release of victim’s bones for cremation, prioritizing the prosecution’s need for evidence. The defendant faces charges under Indian Penal Code sections.
A court in Ajmer has acquitted six individuals accused of raising provocative slogans against BJP leader Nupur Sharma. The slogans were in response to derogatory comments made by Sharma about the Prophet. This led to Chishti’s arrest as the main accused in July 2022. Following his acquittal, Chishti expressed gratitude, stating, “Justice has been served in my case.”
The Bombay High Court on tuesday provided a final opportunity to former BJP leader Navneet Rana and her husband for plea hearing in a case related to the Hanuman Chalisa incident in 2022. The court warned that further adjournments would lead to costs and emphasized that this was the “last chance” for them. Their plea sought discharge due to false allegations and biased investigation.
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The families of the two young professionals who lost their lives in a tragic car accident in Pune are calling for Supreme Court oversight of the investigation and trial. They emphasize the severity of the offense and demand justice for the accused to be treated as an adult. The incident has led to public outrage and legal actions against those involved.
Today, On 1st May The Supreme Court emphasized the need for comprehensive and clear chargesheets, containing robust evidence, to ensure fairness and transparency in legal proceedings. The evidence should be sufficient to establish the alleged offense and provide a fair trial for both the accused and the prosecution. This ruling aims to streamline the legal process and protect the rights of all parties involved.
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NEW DELHI: Today (18th April): The Supreme Court extended businessman Abhishek Boinpally’s interim bail in the Delhi excise policy case until May 8. Boinpally, facing trial in the case, was granted bail in consideration of health issues during his incarceration. The Enforcement Directorate did not oppose the extension, and his plea for regular bail will be considered on May 8.
On Wednesday (10th April): The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court that it will temporarily suspend the trial of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a 2015 drug case. Khaira filed a plea challenging his arrest, which was initially deemed lawful. The court adjourned the matter for four weeks, with the government assuring that the trial will not proceed until the next hearing.
Today (1st April) The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case. Balaji was arrested for a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as Transport Minister. The court seeks a response from the agency regarding the bail application.