COURT CASE
Bengaluru court extends CID custody of JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna till July 3
A Bengaluru court has extended the custody of JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna until July 3. The MLC was arrested in a sexual abuse case in June and was remanded to eight days' CID custody. A second case of sexual abuse was registered in June, alleging a three-year-old abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic
Activist Medha Patkar sentenced to five months imprisonment in 23-year-old defamation case
Activist Medha Patkar received a five-month sentence and a Rs 10 lakh fine in a 23-year-old defamation case with Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. Despite the accusations of involvement in hawala transactions, the court refrained from severe punishment, considering factors like public service and integrity before the final sentencing.
Former TN Minister Senthil Balaji constantly filing petitions to stall trial: ED
The Enforcement Directorate informed a sessions court that former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji has been filing numerous petitions to delay trial proceedings in a money laundering case. This was stated by Karthik Dasari, Deputy Director, Chennai Zonal Office, Directorate of Enforcement, in his counter affidavit submitted to Principal Sessions Judge S Alli. Dasari claimed that Balaji's actions have an "ulterior motive to stall the trial proceedings" and are causing delays in the trial's commencement.
Porsche case: Pune cops plan to move SC against release of juvenile accused
Pune police plan to challenge the Bombay High Court's decision to release a 17-year-old involved in a fatal Porsche accident in May. The HC deemed the Juvenile Justice Board's (JJB) remand orders illegal and ordered the boy's release on June 25. Initially, the teenager, granted bail shortly after the May 19 accident, was sent to an observation home following public outcry. His release followed a petition by his aunt, claiming illegal detention. Police allege the teen, intoxicated and driving his father's car, killed two IT professionals. His parents and grandfather are jailed in related cases.
US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity looms
The US Supreme Court will rule on Monday if former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for allegedly conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss. The decision, pivotal for Trump's upcoming trial and the presidential election, could delay proceedings. Despite skepticism from the justices, the ruling's scope might push the trial past November. Trump, convicted in a separate New York case, faces multiple trials but aims to delay them until after the election, potentially halting them if reelected.
INDIA bloc to hold demonstration in Parliament premises on July 1 over "misuse of ED, CBI"
CBI's revelation of Kejriwal's dubious profit margin enhancement under the new Excise Policy led to his judicial custody until July 12.
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleges PM Modi ordered CBI to arrest Arvind Kejriwal; INDIA bloc to protest in parliament tomorrow
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused PM Modi of ordering CBI to arrest Delhi CM Kejriwal amid an ED controversy, calling the charges baseless. Singh criticized ED's tactics and accused them of acting unconstitutionally. The INDIA alliance plans a Parliament protest against ED and CBI misuse
Swati Maliwal 'assault' case: Delhi HC to pass order tomorrow on 'maintainability' of Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass an order on July 1, 2024, on the maintainability ground of a plea moved by Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar seeking direction to declare his arrest by Delhi Police as illegal.
Sexual abuse cases: Karnataka court remands Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna to judicial custody till July 8
Four separate cases have been registered against the 33-year-old grandson of the former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, all of which are being investigated by the SIT. Prajwal had failed in his bid to retain the Hassan constituency in the recently concluded LS polls. The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen-drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan, ahead of Lok Sabha polls there on April 26.
Liquor policy case: Delhi court sends CM Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12, denying immediate relief to in the liquor policy case. He was sent to three-day CBI custody on Wednesday. The court had allowed his wife and lawyers to meet him daily for 30 minutes, carry his prescribed medicines and home-cooked food. The court permitted CBI to interrogate him for his formal arrest.
ED files ninth charge sheet in Delhi excise policy case
He was the 18th person to have been arrested by the ED in this case in which it has also taken into custody Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his party colleague and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, BRS leader and former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao's politician daughter K Kavitha and several liquor businessmen and others.
Samir Modi assault case: Court seeks probe updates from cops
The younger son of KK Modi and Bina Modi had lodged a FIR with Delhi Police on Friday, accusing his mother, her personal security officer (PSO) and Godfrey Phillips directors of causing him "grievous hurt". Subsequently through his counsel advocate Vijay Aggarwal had moved the Saket district court seeking for monitoring of the investigation, preservation of the CCTV footage and calls records of the accused persons and seizure of their mobile phones.
Never faced any political pressure from govt in 24 years as judge: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, speaking at the Oxford Union, emphasized that he has never faced political pressure in his 24-year judicial career. He highlighted that Indian judges decide based on constitutional traditions, and acknowledged societal impacts and the need for more judges in India.
Pakistan court rejects appeals by Imran Khan & wife to suspend sentence in illegal marriage case
A Pakistan district court rejected the appeals of former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi to suspend their sentences in the illegal marriage case, known as the Iddat case. They were sentenced to seven years in jail and fined Rs 500,000 each on February 3 for marrying during the iddat period, which is the mandatory waiting period after a Muslim woman's divorce or husband's death.
Landmark Supreme Court ruling could spur more climate cases in India: Report
Citing the case of Citing the case of M K Ranjitsinh and Others vs. Union of India, the report by the London School of Economics' Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment said that climate cases in the Global South are increasing and gaining more attention. M K Ranjitsinh and Others vs. Union of India, the report by the London School of Economics' Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment said that climate cases in the Global South are increasing and gaining more attention.
Convicts in T P Chandrasekharan case not being considered for remission: Kerala govt
The Kerala government on Thursday suspended three jail officials for allegedly including three convicts from the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case in a remission list, amidst opposition outcry in the State Assembly accusing the Left dispensation of complicity in the process.
Arvind Kejriwal sent to 3-day CBI custody in Delhi excise policy case
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has sent AAP supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to three-day Central Bureau of Investigation remand in connection with the Excise policy case. Kejriwal has been jailed since April for money laundering and is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. The Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was retracted in July 2022.
Aam Aadmi Party MPs to boycott President Murmu's address in Parliament
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to three days' Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Following this development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced that its Members of Parliament would boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.
CBI arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case
A Delhi Court on Wednesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the courtroom and instructed the agency to present the material supporting his potential arrest. Kejriwal was produced before Special Judge Amitabh Rawat.
Kejriwal's sugar levels drop, allowed to have tea and biscuits in court complex
AAP accused BJP of conspiring against me, stressing my resilience against oppression. They highlighted the panic and dictatorship displayed by BJP during the arrest, emphasizing my unwavering stance.
Defamation case: UP court orders personal appearance of Rahul Gandhi on July 2
A court for Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) has summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear on July 2 in a defamation case concerning his remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The complaint was lodged over alleged objectionable comments made by Gandhi.
Sexual assault case: MLC Suraj Revanna remanded in CID custody till July 1
A Bengaluru court remanded JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in CID custody until July 1 for alleged sexual abuse of a man. After being produced before the 42nd ACMM judge on Sunday, he was initially remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. The CID later sought his custody on Monday for additional investigation.
Arvind Kejriwal bail: Trial court's order shall not be given effect till it hears ED's plea, says Delhi HC
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has moved Delhi High Court against a trial court's order to grant bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy case. The court granted Kejriwal bail on a ₹1 lakh bond, and the Enforcement Directorate's plea to stay his bail order for 48 hours was declined. Kejriwal was out on bail for 21 days and surrendered to Tihar Jail authorities on June 2.
AAP MP slams govt after Delhi HC puts on hold trial court order on Kejriwal's bail
AAP leader Sanjay Singh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of undermining the justice system after the Delhi High Court put a hold on a trial court order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This bail was connected to a money laundering case involving an alleged excise scam.
Supreme Court halts all NEET cases across High Courts, sets July 8 hearing
The Supreme Court has halted proceedings in various high courts related to disputes over this year's NEET exams. The National Testing Agency (NTA) requested a transfer of all NEET cases to the Supreme Court, which will hear the matter on July 8. The court clarified it won't stall counseling despite concerns raised by students who faced exam disruptions in Meghalaya.
NEET case: SC stays proceedings in various HCs regarding paper leak allegations, counselling process to go on
The Supreme Court has halted proceedings in various High Courts concerning the alleged NEET-UG 2024 paper leak but emphasized that counseling will proceed. It issued notices on the National Testing Agency's (NTA) petition to transfer related cases to the apex court. The court stressed the importance of addressing any negligence and maintaining fairness in the examination process.
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