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    Apprehension of witnesses being influenced, no grounds for releasing Bibhav Kumar on bail: Delhi HC

    The Delhi High Court rejected the regular bail plea of Bibhav Kumar, aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the Swati Maliwal assault case, citing the seriousness of the allegations and concerns that witnesses could be influenced if he were released. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta emphasized that despite Kumar's official designation as a PS, he wields significant influence, potentially affecting the case's integrity. T

    Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi HC denies Bibhav Kumar bail

    The Delhi High Court denied bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, accused of assaulting Swati Maliwal at the CM's residence on May 13. An FIR was lodged on May 16, leading to Kumar's arrest on May 18 under various IPC sections. Previously denied bail, a chargesheet is expected by July 16 as per police statements.

    Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi HC seeks police's stand on Bibhav Kumar's plea against arrest

    The Delhi High Court deemed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest in the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal as admissible, seeking the city police's response. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued a notice in the matter, with a detailed order pending. Kumar, in custody, faces charges including criminal intimidation and assault on Maliwal at Kejriwal's residence.

    Keen contest on cards in bypolls to 10 Assembly seats in UP

    The upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh will be fiercely contested between the ruling BJP and the INDIA bloc (SP and Congress). These elections, triggered by vacated assembly seats due to Lok Sabha wins and disqualifications, are crucial despite not affecting BJP’s majority. Both alliances are gearing up, with the INDIA bloc aiming to extend their recent Lok Sabha success. The outcomes will significantly impact political morale and strategies, setting the stage for intense electoral battles in the state.

    UP to face assembly bypolls for 8 seats as MLAs win Lok Sabha polls

    Nine legislators from UP, including eight MLAs, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Samajwadi Party secured 37 out of 80 seats in UP, with the BJP winning 33 seats. Congress and allies also claimed seats in the politically crucial state.

    Plea filed in SC by Congress leader to restrain govt from appointing election commissioner; SC responds

    The Election Commission of India, for most of the past three decades, has been a three-member panel. There have only been two aberrations (1999 and 2009 Lok Sabha elections) when polls were overseen by just two members because of a members' retirement in the middle of the poll cycle.

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