'Influential Person': State Opposes Journalist Mahesh Langa's Bail Plea In Alleged Case Of GST Fraud, Gujarat HC Reserves Order
2 months ago

'Influential Person': State Opposes Journalist Mahesh Langa's Bail Plea In Alleged Case Of GST Fraud, Gujarat HC Reserves Order

Live Law  

Opposing journalist Mahesh Langa's regular bail in an alleged case of GST fraud including the fraudulent availing of Input Tax Credit and forgery of documents registered by Rajkot police, the State told the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday that Langa is an influential person and that he has been booked in another FIR for theft of highly confidential government documents. Amin said that Langa is a person who can build his influence, adding that there is an FIR filed against him where the allegations are that from his house some confidential papers were recovered and it was "found that these documents relates to him having stolen them from a government body". With respect to allegation of his influence, Langa's counsel submitted that first offence was registered by DCB crime Ahmedabad where they visited his house and recovered certain pages of documents of Gujarat Maritime Board. He said that these documents pertained to "Gujarat Maritime Board and Adani Limited" arguing that "before the May 2024 elections Adani wanted a policy from state of Gujarat for renewal of lease for certain ports which is coming to end in 2031".

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Gujarat High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In FIR Alleging Theft Of 'Confidential' Govt Documents
1 week, 1 day ago

Gujarat High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In FIR Alleging Theft Of 'Confidential' Govt Documents

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to journalist Mahesh Langa booked in an FIR for alleged corruption, criminal conspiracy and theft where he is accused of obtaining "highly confidential government documents" which are stated to belong to the Gujarat Maritime Board. "However while deciding anticipatory bail application the court has to consider the liberty of a person …

Supreme Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Former Gujarat IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma In 2023 Illegal Land Allotment Case
1 week, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Former Gujarat IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma In 2023 Illegal Land Allotment Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today rejected bail to retired IAS officer Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma in connection to a 2023 illegal land allotment case lodged at Bhuj in Kutch. The FIR against him was lodged in 2023 under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, for regular bail in connection with the FIR registered with the CID Crime Boarder Zone …

Supreme Court notice to Gujarat on journalist Mahesh Langa’s pleas
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Supreme Court notice to Gujarat on journalist Mahesh Langa’s pleas

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Gujarat government on petitions filed by The Hindu’s Ahmedabad correspondent Mahesh Langa against two orders of the State High Court declining him regular bail on February 6 in separate cases. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice and listed the petitions in two weeks after senior …

Persons can seek anticipatory bail in cases related to GST, customs even in absence of FIR: SC
1 month ago

Persons can seek anticipatory bail in cases related to GST, customs even in absence of FIR: SC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that the provision of anticipatory bail is applicable to the Goods and Services Act and customs law and persons can move courts for pre-arrest bail even if an FIR is not in place. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices MM Sundresh and Bela M Trivedi …

Gujarat: ED arrests 'The Hindu' journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case
1 month ago

Gujarat: ED arrests 'The Hindu' journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case

Op India  

On 25th February, the Enforcement Directorate arrested Gujarat-based ‘The Hindu’ journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case. Mahesh Prabhudan Langa was produced before the Hon’ble Special Judge, Mirzapura Court, Ahmedabad and the Hon’ble Special Judge has granted 04 days ED custody till February 28, 2025.” ED, Ahmedabad has arrested Mahesh Prabhudan Langa under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 in …

ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa. What's the financial fraud case against him?
1 month ago

ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa. What's the financial fraud case against him?

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Mahesh Langa, a Gujarat-based senior journalist, in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged financial fraud. The money laundering case against Mahesh Langa stems from two FIRs filed by the Ahmedabad Police on charges of committing fraud, criminal misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, cheating and causing wrongful loss of lakhs of rupees to …

ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa. What's the financial fraud case against him?
1 month ago

ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa. What's the financial fraud case against him?

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Mahesh Langa, a Gujarat-based senior journalist, in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged financial fraud. The money laundering case against Mahesh Langa stems from two FIRs filed by the Ahmedabad Police on charges of committing fraud, criminal misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, cheating and causing wrongful loss of lakhs of rupees to …

ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case
1 month ago

ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case

Live Mint  

The Enforcement Directorate Tuesday arrested a Gujarat-based journalist in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged financial fraud, officials said. Mahesh Langa, a correspondent for The Hindu newspaper in Gujarat, was taken into custody and produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act Court in Ahmedabad, they said. The money laundering case against Langa stems from two FIRs …

ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case
1 month ago

ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Mahesh Langa, a Gujarat-based journalist, in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged financial fraud. The money laundering case against Langa stems from two FIRs filed by the Ahmedabad Police on charges of committing fraud, criminal misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, cheating and causing wrongful loss of lakhs of rupees to certain people. …

'Conduct Not In Accordance With Dignity Of AG's Office': Chhattisgarh HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Ex-Advocate General In 'NAN Scam' Case
1 month, 1 week ago

'Conduct Not In Accordance With Dignity Of AG's Office': Chhattisgarh HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Ex-Advocate General In 'NAN Scam' Case

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected anticipatory bail to former Advocate General Satish Chandra Verma for his alleged involvement in the 'Nagarik Apurti Nigam' scam and misusing his constitutional office to influence outcomes of certain cases in favour of top administrative officers of the State. At that time, he was the Advocate General of the State and he ought not …

Gujarat High Court Rejects Journalist Mahesh Langa's Plea To Quash FIR Alleging Theft Of 'Confidential' Govt Documents
1 month, 1 week ago

Gujarat High Court Rejects Journalist Mahesh Langa's Plea To Quash FIR Alleging Theft Of 'Confidential' Govt Documents

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Monday dismissed journalist Mahesh Langa's plea to quash an FIR registered by Gandhinagar Police against him for alleged corruption, criminal conspiracy and theft where he is accused of obtaining "highly confidential government documents".Justice Divyesh A Joshi said while pronouncing the order said, "Application is dismissed". The Gujarat High Court on Monday dismissed journalist Mahesh Langa's …

Gujarat Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Alleged Extortion Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Alleged Extortion Case

Live Law  

A Sessions Court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to journalist Mahesh Langa in connection with an FIR registered by the city's Satellite Police Station for alleged extortion of Rs. Additional Sessions Judge Ahmedabad Dipen Dilipkumar Buddhdev in his order observed that the offence alleged against Langa carries maximum imprisonment of upto seven years and is triable by Magistrate's …

Gujarat HC Reserves Verdict In Journalist Mahesh Langa's Plea For Quashing FIR Alleging Theft Of 'Confidential' Govt Documents
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat HC Reserves Verdict In Journalist Mahesh Langa's Plea For Quashing FIR Alleging Theft Of 'Confidential' Govt Documents

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict in plea moved by journalist Mahesh Langa seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him by Gandhinagar Police for alleged corruption, criminal conspiracy and theft where he is accused of obtaining "highly confidential government documents". Appearing for Langa senior advocate Kapil Sibal said, "In respect of some other FIR they raided …

Gujarat High Court Denies Regular Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Alleged Case Of GST Fraud
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Denies Regular Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Alleged Case Of GST Fraud

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday dismissed the regular bail plea of journalist Mahesh Langa in an alleged case of GST fraud including the fraudulent availing of Input Tax Credit and forgery of documents registered by Rajkot police. Meanwhile Langa's Counsel argued that the FIR involving government documents from the Gujarat Maritime Board were recovered from his home by Ahmedabad …

'Speculative Case': Journalist Mahesh Langa In Plea To Quash FIR Alleging Theft Of Confidential Documents, Gujarat HC Issues Notice
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Speculative Case': Journalist Mahesh Langa In Plea To Quash FIR Alleging Theft Of Confidential Documents, Gujarat HC Issues Notice

Live Law  

Journalist Mahesh Langa told the Gujarat High Court on Thursday that the FIR registered against him by the Gandhinagar Police for alleged corruption, criminal conspiracy and theft where he is accused of obtaining "highly confidential government documents" was "speculative in every sense". And because the documents must have been given by the government servant therefore there is a theft involved.and …

The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa faces FIR over extortion charges
2 months ago

The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa faces FIR over extortion charges

Op India  

On 23rd January, another FIR was registered against Mahesh Langa, a journalist working with the English newspaper The Hindu. Janak alleged in his complaint that in January 2024, Langa demanded Rs 20 lakh to mention his name in an article published in The Hindu. After the article featuring Thakor’s name was published on 26th January 2024, Langa’s behaviour reportedly changed. …

Gujarat High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Journalist Mahesh Langa's Plea For Quashing FIR Alleging Theft Of 'Confidential Documents'
2 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Journalist Mahesh Langa's Plea For Quashing FIR Alleging Theft Of 'Confidential Documents'

Live Law  

Justice Sandeep N Bhatt of the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday recused from hearing a plea by journalist Mahesh Langa seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him for alleged corruption, criminal conspiracy and theft where he is accused of obtaining "highly confidential government documents". When the matter was taken up for the hearing, Justice Bhatt orally said, “Not before …

‘The Hindu’ journalist Mahesh Langa granted bail in GST fraud case, but would continue to stay in custody, here’s why
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘The Hindu’ journalist Mahesh Langa granted bail in GST fraud case, but would continue to stay in custody, here’s why

Op India  

On Thursday, 9th January, the Gujarat High Court granted bail to ‘The Hindu’ journalist Mahesh Langa who was arrested for GST tax evasion amounting to Rs 6.64 lakhs. Arrest, lavish lifestyle and GST fraud Langa was arrested on 8th October in this case under sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 474, 120B of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR was filed …

Mahesh Langa granted bail in GST case
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahesh Langa granted bail in GST case

The Hindu  

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday granted bail to The Hindu correspondent Mahesh Langa in an alleged case of GST scam. The FIR registered by Gujarat Police in October 2024 stated that the alleged fraud was committed between February 1 and May 1, 2023 and the prime accused is Dhruvi Enterprise, which allegedly created six firms from a single PAN …

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Cheating Case, To Remain In Custody In Another Case Linked To Alleged GST Fraud
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Cheating Case, To Remain In Custody In Another Case Linked To Alleged GST Fraud

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday granted regular bail to journalist Mahesh Langa in a cheating and forgery case registered by the Detection of Crime Branch Ahmedabad over allegations of his involvement in a firm which allegedly defrauded government exchequer by availing "bogus" Input Tax Credit. The High Court, in its order, after hearing the arguments from both sides and …

Gujarat High Court Issues Notice To GST Dept In Mahesh Langa's Plea Against Second FIR On Alleged Tax Fraud
3 months ago

Gujarat High Court Issues Notice To GST Dept In Mahesh Langa's Plea Against Second FIR On Alleged Tax Fraud

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Monday issued notice to the State and GST Department in a plea by journalist Mahesh Langa for quashing an FIR registered at Rajkot where though Langa has not been made an accused, he apprehends the same as a similar FIR pertaining to alleged GST fraud is already registered at Ahmedabad. The court thereafter said, “Heard …

PMLA Case | Allahabad HC Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Duping People By Impersonating Person Close To PM Modi
3 months, 1 week ago

PMLA Case | Allahabad HC Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Duping People By Impersonating Person Close To PM Modi

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday denied bail to one Mohammad Kashif, booked under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, on the allegations that he duped people financially by flaunting on social media morphed images with ministers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Noida resident Kashif, arrested in April last year, defrauded people by promising them tenders and government jobs and …

Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail to main accused in Kadambari Jethwani’s ‘illegal arrest’ case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail to main accused in Kadambari Jethwani’s ‘illegal arrest’ case

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday granted bail to Kukkala Vidyasagar, accused of getting a false case registered against actor Kadambari Jethwani on charges of forgery and extortion earlier this year with the help of a few police officers. 1 in the First Information Report registered by the Vijayawada City Police on the basis of a complaint registered by …

Gujarat Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Cheating FIR, Says Dispute Over Non Payment Of Money Is Civil In Nature
4 months ago

Gujarat Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Cheating FIR, Says Dispute Over Non Payment Of Money Is Civil In Nature

Live Law  

After considering arguments and contentions raised by the parties, the contents of the FIR, Additional Sessions Judge Hemangkumar Girishkumar Pandya in its order observed, " The alleged period of cheating is from 01.03.2024 to 29.10.2024 whereas the FIR is registered on 29.10.2024. A Sessions Court in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Journalist and Senior Assistant Editor at …

Karnataka HC rejects Prajwal Revanna’s anticipatory bail plea in sexual harassment case
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC rejects Prajwal Revanna’s anticipatory bail plea in sexual harassment case

Live Mint  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former Janata Dal MP Prajwal Revanna in connection with a rape and sexual assault case. Prajwal Revanna is facing four cases of rape, sexual assault, and criminal intimidation which are being probed by a Special Investigation Team of the Karnataka Police. The cases of sexual abuse came …

Hindu Defenders Mahesh Langa, Booked for GST Fraud and Confidential Document Theft
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5 months ago

Hindu Defenders Mahesh Langa, Booked for GST Fraud and Confidential Document Theft

Op India  

The Hindu defends its senior journalist, Mahesh Langa, who was booked for GST fraud and theft of confidential documents. N. Ram, a prominent member of the Hindu board, argues that punishing Langa would discourage investigative journalism and undermines the public interest. The court has booked Langa under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. …

Police Raids Gujarat Maritime Board Office, Arrests Journalist Mahesh Langa on Charges of Misusing Government Documents
5 months ago

Police Raids Gujarat Maritime Board Office, Arrests Journalist Mahesh Langa on Charges of Misusing Government Documents

Op India  

Gujarat Police raid the Gujarat Maritime Board office in Gandhinagar, following the arrest of Mahesh Langa, a prominent journalist for The Hindu. The raid yielded sensitive documents related to a private port, potentially implicating high-ranking officials. Langa is facing charges related to misuse of government documents, including violation of sections 303(2), 306, 316(5), and 61(2) of the Indian Code of …

Concerns Over Money Laundering Probe as ED Enters the Scene
5 months, 1 week ago

Concerns Over Money Laundering Probe as ED Enters the Scene

Op India  

Several government employees and police officers have expressed concerns about Mahesh Langa's arrest in the GST fraud case. The ED is involved in the investigation and has reportedly shared details of the case with other agencies. Some of the officers have also expressed concerns about possible money laundering activities after the discovery of a complex network of illegal activities involving …

Delhi Court to hear anticipatory bail plea of trainee IAS Pooja Khedkar today
8 months ago

Delhi Court to hear anticipatory bail plea of trainee IAS Pooja Khedkar today

Hindustan Times  

Patiala House Court of Delhi will hear the anticipatory bail application of probationary IAS officer Pooja Khedkar on Tuesday. Delhi Court to hear anticipatory bail plea of trainee IAS Pooja Khedkar today This is in relation to an FIR registered against her for allegedly "faking her identity to fraudulently avail attempts beyond the permissible limit" in the civil services examination. …

Nature & Gravity Of Offence Taken Into Account While Considering Anticipatory Bail: Rajasthan High Court Denies Relief For Forging Pattas
9 months, 1 week ago

Nature & Gravity Of Offence Taken Into Account While Considering Anticipatory Bail: Rajasthan High Court Denies Relief For Forging Pattas

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court has denied anticipatory bail to the person charged under five different FIRs for forging “pattas” that were never actually issued by the Ajmer Development Authority and taking lakhs of rupees from complainants to distribute these fabricated pattas and documents. A bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand said, “While considering an application for grant of anticipatory bail, no …

Money laundering case: Supreme Court denies bail to suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal
11 months ago

Money laundering case: Supreme Court denies bail to suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal

India TV News  

Money laundering case: Supreme Court denies bail to suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal In a significant development, the Supreme Court has rejected the bail plea of suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal in connection with a money laundering case. The Supreme Court declined the plea of suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Puja Singhal seeking bail in connection …

Orissa HC grants bail to Rs 316 cr GST fraud accused
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Orissa HC grants bail to Rs 316 cr GST fraud accused

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has granted bail to four persons accused in a Rs 316 crore GST fraud case considering their prolonged pre-trial detention and that the personal liberty of the petitioners cannot be restored if the prosecution fails to bring home the charge against them. The GST fraud case involved allegation of wrongfully availing input tax credit of …

[Health Department Job Fraud Case] Kerala High Court Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea, Says Custodial Interrogation Necessary
1 year, 2 months ago

[Health Department Job Fraud Case] Kerala High Court Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea, Says Custodial Interrogation Necessary

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today dismissed a pre-arrest bail application by the second accused in the health department job fraud case, referring to their criminal antecedents in its order. A single judge bench of Justice CS Dias stated that “particularly taking note of the financial transaction between the victim and the petitioner, the criminal antecedents of the petitioner and the …

SC/ST Act | No Absolute Bar Against Grant Of Anticipatory Bail If Alleged Offences Prima Facie Not Made Out: Orissa High Court Reiterates
1 year, 2 months ago

SC/ST Act | No Absolute Bar Against Grant Of Anticipatory Bail If Alleged Offences Prima Facie Not Made Out: Orissa High Court Reiterates

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court, on Thursday, reiterated that there is no absolute bar against grant of anticipatory bail to an accused under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Act, 1989, if no prima facie offence is made out. While clarifying the implications of Section 18 and Section 18A of the Act, the Single Bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra held – …

Drugs case: High court refuses anticipatory bail to Raj Jit
1 year, 7 months ago

Drugs case: High court refuses anticipatory bail to Raj Jit

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court dismissed anticipatory bail plea of sacked assistant inspector general Raj Jit Singh Hundal, an accused in a drug smuggling case, observing that he might indulge in threatening witnesses. Referring to initiation of criminal case against him following opening of sealed cover reports on drugs by the high court, the bench said it would be …

Monson Mavunkal Case: Kerala High Court Allows Anticipatory Bail Plea Filed By Congress MP K.Sudhakaran, Ex-DIG S. Surendran
1 year, 7 months ago

Monson Mavunkal Case: Kerala High Court Allows Anticipatory Bail Plea Filed By Congress MP K.Sudhakaran, Ex-DIG S. Surendran

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday allowed the anticipatory bail applications filed by former DIG S Surendran and MP, President of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee K. Sudhakaran, in the case pertaining to their alleged involvement in the cheating case involving controversial antique dealer Monson Mavunkal.The Single Judge Bench of Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. made its interim order granting. The Kerala …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Gujarat Police On TMC Spokesperson Saket Gokhale's Bail Plea
2 years ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Gujarat Police On TMC Spokesperson Saket Gokhale's Bail Plea

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Gujarat police on the petition filed by Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale challenging the order of the Gujarat High Court which denied him bail in case related to alleged misappropriation of funds collected through crowdfunding. A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Vikram Nath issued notice returnable within two weeks on …

Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail To Suspended IAS Officer Pooja Singhal In Money Laundering Case
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail To Suspended IAS Officer Pooja Singhal In Money Laundering Case

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court recently denied bail to Indian Administrative Services officer Pooja Singhal in connection with a money laundering case registered against her pertaining to the alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds in Khunti district during 2009-2010 and some other suspicious financial transactions.While denying her bail, the bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi noted that. The Jharkhand High Court recently …

Court rejects bail plea of Noida politician Shrikant Tyagi in case of cheating
2 years, 7 months ago

Court rejects bail plea of Noida politician Shrikant Tyagi in case of cheating

Hindustan Times  

Noida: The Gautam Budh Nagar district court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of local politician Shrikant Tyagi in a case of cheating. While bail was rejected in the assault and heckling case last Wednesday, the bail in the cheating case was heard by additional civil judge Noopur Srivastava on Tuesday and rejected, said assistant prosecution officer Premlata Yadav. “On …

Mohammad Zubair case: Bail can’t be granted based on the gravity of offences alleged, says Delhi court rejecting plea
2 years, 8 months ago

Mohammad Zubair case: Bail can’t be granted based on the gravity of offences alleged, says Delhi court rejecting plea

Firstpost  

Atul Shrivastava, representing Delhi Police, said there are donations from countries like Pakistan and Syria and hence the case is not just about a simple tweet when Zubair’s lawyer said, “The mentioned tweet belonged to the comedy ‘Kissi Se Na Kehna’, which was not censored Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday rejected the bail plea of Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of …

'Soft Target': Gujarat High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Ex-ASG IH Syed In Extortion Case, Says Allegations Apparently Designed To Humiliate Him
2 years, 9 months ago

'Soft Target': Gujarat High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Ex-ASG IH Syed In Extortion Case, Says Allegations Apparently Designed To Humiliate Him

Live Law  

The former ASG at Gujarat High Court, IH Syed was granted anticipatory bail by a bench consisting of Justice Nikhil S. Kariel of the Gujarat High Court. It opined that– "The earlier FIR in question was between private individuals and whereas whatever may be the extent of amount alleged to have been defrauded, it was in the considered opinion of …

'Accused Are Ladies, Incarcerated For 8 Months': Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail To Three Allegedly Involved In ₹31 Crore GST Fraud
2 years, 11 months ago

'Accused Are Ladies, Incarcerated For 8 Months': Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail To Three Allegedly Involved In ₹31 Crore GST Fraud

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently granted bail to three women allegedly involved in a case of siphoning off approximately Rs. The Petitioners had sought regular bail in proceedings initiated by Superintendent CGST, Commissionerate Ludhiana u/s 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 read with Section 20 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. …

Supreme Court Grants Bail To TN Godman Siva Sankar Baba In POCSO Case, Asks Him Not To Use Social Media To Dissaude People From Filing Complaints
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Grants Bail To TN Godman Siva Sankar Baba In POCSO Case, Asks Him Not To Use Social Media To Dissaude People From Filing Complaints

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Tamil Nadu godman Siva Sankar Baba in a case related to alleged child sex abuse of students in a school run by him. As one of the bail conditions, s bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai directed that he should not use YouTube or any other social media for …

Govt Job Offer Scam: Madras High Court Reserves Order In Former Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji's Plea For Anticipatory Bail
3 years, 3 months ago

Govt Job Offer Scam: Madras High Court Reserves Order In Former Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji's Plea For Anticipatory Bail

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has reserved orders on the two anticipatory bail applications in cases registered against former AIADMK Minister Rajenthra Balaji for swindling money from the public by promising government jobs. "The real culprit is K. Vijaya Nallathampi, roaming around freely without being arrested while the former Minister had to approach the High Court for anticipatory bail. For Prosecution …

'No Malicious Motive To Subvert The Government': Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Aisha Sultana In Sedition Case
3 years, 9 months ago

'No Malicious Motive To Subvert The Government': Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Aisha Sultana In Sedition Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed the anticipatory bail application filed by Aisha Sultana earlier this month. Justice Ashok Menon cited that prima facie, the applicant did not have a malicious motive to subvert the Government established by law by merely using the strong words to express her vehemence in disapproval of the subject under discussion. Administration's Arguments The …

Gram Panchayat Polls- "Evident That Mismanagement Was Flashed On Twitter By Him": Allahabad HC Grants Interim Bail To Journalist
3 years, 9 months ago

Gram Panchayat Polls- "Evident That Mismanagement Was Flashed On Twitter By Him": Allahabad HC Grants Interim Bail To Journalist

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted interim Bail to a Journalist and others who have been accused of trying to destroy the ballot box and firing during the Gram Panchayat Polls in Uttar Pradesh.The Bench of Justice Rajeev Singh observed that:"It is evident that mismanagement of the authorities was flash on twitter by the applicant No.1 who is the …

SC Stays Interim Bail Granted To POCSO Gang-Rape-Accused Politician Gayatri Prajapati
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Stays Interim Bail Granted To POCSO Gang-Rape-Accused Politician Gayatri Prajapati

Live Law  

Supreme Court has stayed the short-term bail granted to Former Uttar Pradesh minister Gayatri Pradesh Prajapati by Allahabad High Court, in connection to a gang rape case registered against him.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy & MR Shah has issued notice in the plea by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the short-term bail order on medical …

Derogatory Comments Against Woman Of Malaysian Origin 'For Spreading COVID'; Jharkhand HC Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Govt. Employee [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Derogatory Comments Against Woman Of Malaysian Origin 'For Spreading COVID'; Jharkhand HC Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Govt. Employee [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday denied the benefit of Anticipatory Bail to a Government Employee who had uploaded a Facebook Post revealing derogatory comments on a woman of Malaysian origin for spreading Coronavirus along with her photo. The Court observed, "Petitioner is a government employee and it was he who had posted the screenshot of Facebook in his Whatsapp …

POCSO Special Court Can Try Offences Under SC/ST(PoA) Act When Child-Victim Belongs To Scheduled Caste/Tribe : Bombay HC
4 years, 8 months ago

POCSO Special Court Can Try Offences Under SC/ST(PoA) Act When Child-Victim Belongs To Scheduled Caste/Tribe : Bombay HC

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has held that in a case where the child subjected to abuse happened to be belonging to the Scheduled Caste or the Scheduled Tribe, procedure carved out in the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act of 2012 would not take away the powers of the Special POCSO Court to try the offences under the SC/ST …

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