Accused Can't Be Kept In Custody Indefinitely: Delhi High Court Grants Bail In Rs. Two Crore Cheating Case
3 years, 1 month ago

Accused Can't Be Kept In Custody Indefinitely: Delhi High Court Grants Bail In Rs. Two Crore Cheating Case

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The Delhi High Court has observed that an accused person cannot be kept in custody indefinitely when the right to speedy trial is a concomitant of Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Justice Subramonium Prasad observed thus:"When right to speedy trial is a concomitant of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, it can be presumed that one the facets would also be that the accused cannot. Justice Subramonium Prasad observed thus: "When right to speedy trial is a concomitant of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, it can be presumed that one the facets would also be that the accused cannot be kept in custody indefinitely." "The Petitioner has also been uncooperative during the investigation, and has also resorted to levelling allegations against the Complainant and her family members, including her husband and her mother," the Court noted.

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Delhi HC to hear ED’s petition against Arvind Kejriwal’s bail
6 days, 13 hours ago

Delhi HC to hear ED’s petition against Arvind Kejriwal’s bail

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court is set to hear the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge against the bail granted to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case on Monday. Kejriwal’s legal team, however, has maintained that his bail should stand, emphasising that all other accused in the case have already been granted similar relief. The Supreme …

Once Chargesheet Is Filed, Ticking Of Clock With Regard To Statutory Bail Automatically Stops: Karnataka High Court
1 week, 3 days ago

Once Chargesheet Is Filed, Ticking Of Clock With Regard To Statutory Bail Automatically Stops: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

While denying regular bail to a rape accused, the Karnataka High Court observed that once the chargesheet is filed within the stipulated time of 60 days from the date of the complaint, the right to seek the statutory bail extinguishes. "It is needless to emphasise that once the charge sheet is filed ticking of the clock with regarding to statutory …

Delhi Riots: Court Grants 15 Days Interim Bail To Shahrukh Pathan Who Pointed Gun At Cop
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi Riots: Court Grants 15 Days Interim Bail To Shahrukh Pathan Who Pointed Gun At Cop

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has granted 15 days of interim bail to Shahrukh Pathan, the man who pointed a gun at a policeman during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts granted relief to Pathan for taking care of his ailing father and arranging funds for the family. A Delhi Court has granted 15 days of …

Shahrukh Pathan, 2020 Delhi riots accused, granted 15-day interim bail
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Shahrukh Pathan, 2020 Delhi riots accused, granted 15-day interim bail

India Today  

2020 North-east Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan, who brandished a gun and pointed it at a police constable during the violence, was on Friday granted a 15-day interim bail by the Karkardooma Court. Pathan, who is currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail, has been granted 15-day interim bail to attend to his father, who is not keeping well. Abdullah Akhtar, …

SC agrees to examine CBI’s plea to cancel Dheeraj Wadhawan’s bail in DHFL case
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SC agrees to examine CBI’s plea to cancel Dheeraj Wadhawan’s bail in DHFL case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the Central Bureau of Investigation ’s plea seeking the cancellation of bail for former Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan in the multi-crore bank loan fraud case. In January 2024, the Supreme Court ordered the immediate arrest of the brothers setting aside the high court order, as the CBI filed …

Court grants bail to rape accused, asks him to marry survivor within 3 months
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Court grants bail to rape accused, asks him to marry survivor within 3 months

India Today  

A 26-year-old rape accused was recently granted bail by the Allahabad High Court on the condition that he marry the survivor within three months of his release from jail, the Bar and Bench reported. The order was passed on February 20 by a single-judge bench headed by Justice Krishan Pahal after the accused, identified as Naresh Meena alias Narsaram Meena, …

Marry survivor in 3 months: Allahabad High Court's bail condition to rape accused
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Marry survivor in 3 months: Allahabad High Court's bail condition to rape accused

India Today  

During a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court granted bail to a rape accused on the condition that he marries the victim within three months of his release, Bar and Bench reported. During the ruling, the Allahabad High Court said the state could not bring forth any exceptional circumstances that would warrant bail denial to Meena, Bar and Bench reported. …

A Dangerous Precedent For Denial Of Bail In Cases Involving Sexual Offences
2 weeks, 4 days ago

A Dangerous Precedent For Denial Of Bail In Cases Involving Sexual Offences

Live Law  

In a recent case of 'X v. State of Rajasthan,' the Supreme Court observed that courts should refrain from entertaining bail applications in serious offences such as rape, murder, dacoity once the trial has commenced. Relying on an earlier order granting bail to a co-accused as well as noting certain discrepancies in the prosecutrix's statement recorded under Section 164 of …

Delhi HC junks plea against 30-year-old order acquitting 16 in 1984 riots case
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi HC junks plea against 30-year-old order acquitting 16 in 1984 riots case

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has refused to accept an appeal put forward by the Delhi Police against a 30-year-old city court’s order to acquit 16 people in connection with a case stemming from the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. While this court is conscious of the large-scale quantum of human lives and property during the 1984 riots, after having seen the quantum …

NDPS Act | Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man In Jail For Over 3 Years, Notes Only 2 Out Of 29 Witnesses Were Examined
3 weeks ago

NDPS Act | Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man In Jail For Over 3 Years, Notes Only 2 Out Of 29 Witnesses Were Examined

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court recently granted regular bail to an man booked under NDPS Act, in view of long incarnation of three and a half years and after noting that out of 29 witnesses only two had been examined where the trial court had not give any time bound schedule of the examination of such witnessesJustice Gita Gopi in her …

Persons can seek anticipatory bail in cases related to GST, customs even in absence of FIR: SC
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Court denies bail to child trafficking accused: Crime against humanity
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Court denies bail to child trafficking accused: Crime against humanity

India Today  

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, rejected the bail application of an accused in a child trafficking case where an eight-month-old child was taken away from his house and sold to a childless couple for Rs 2.5 lakhs. The bench of Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke emphasised the serious nature of the crime and said, "The allegation against the applicant …

Bombay HC grants bail to man arrested for rape of minor girl, says ‘she had stayed with the applicant for four days…’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bombay HC grants bail to man arrested for rape of minor girl, says ‘she had stayed with the applicant for four days…’

Live Mint  

The Bombay High Court granted bail to a man arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl in 2019, saying she had voluntarily stayed with him and had “consensual encounter”. However, the facts of the present case indicate that she had sufficient knowledge and capacity to know the full impact of her actions and what she was doing and had only …

'Essentially A Conviction Order' : Supreme Court Judge Raises Concerns About Delhi HC's Long Orders In Anticipatory Bail Applications
1 month ago

'Essentially A Conviction Order' : Supreme Court Judge Raises Concerns About Delhi HC's Long Orders In Anticipatory Bail Applications

Live Law  

While dealing with a bail matter, Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court today expressed strong disapproval of Delhi High Court orders disposing of anticipatory bail pleas running into 30-40 pages. High Court writing 30-40 pages while disposing of anticipatory bail is hinting the trial court that here is reason for you to convict. Vide the impugned 34-page order of …

Detention Of Accused For More Than 6 Years As 'Undertrial' Is Infringement Of Right To Speedy Trial: Orissa High Court
1 month ago

Detention Of Accused For More Than 6 Years As 'Undertrial' Is Infringement Of Right To Speedy Trial: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has held that detention of an accused as an undertrial for more than six years can be considered as violation of right to speedy trial as guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. While granting bail to a person accused of duping gullible investors of crores of rupees, the Single Bench of Justice Gourishankar Satapathy observed …

Supreme Court denies bail to Arun Gawli in Shiv Sena corporator murder case
1 month ago

Supreme Court denies bail to Arun Gawli in Shiv Sena corporator murder case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday denied bail to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case. Arun Gawli, who is undergoing life imprisonment for the 2007 murder of Mumbai Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar, claims to have complied with all the conditions of the 2006 remission policy. The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on …

Arrest Illegal If Reasons Not Informed; When Art 22(1) Is Violated, Court Must Grant Bail Despite Statutory Restrictions : Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arrest Illegal If Reasons Not Informed; When Art 22(1) Is Violated, Court Must Grant Bail Despite Statutory Restrictions : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Noting that informing an arrested individual of the grounds for their arrest is a fundamental right under Article 22 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court today stressed that this information must be conveyed clearly and effectively. The Court also emphasized the magistrate's duty to ensure compliance with Article 22 during remand, noting that any violation could warrant the person's release …

A Momentous Verdict On Illegality Of Arrest And Bail
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Momentous Verdict On Illegality Of Arrest And Bail

Live Law  

Those who feel called upon to deprive other persons of their personal liberty in the discharge of what they conceive to be their duty, must strictly and scrupulously observe the forms and rules of the law.1 Article 22 of the Constitution of India embodies a rule which is very vital and fundamental for safeguarding the liberty of a person. It …

'Once Arrest Is Found Illegal, Duty Of Court To Release Accused On Bail' : Supreme Court Rejects ED Appeal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Once Arrest Is Found Illegal, Duty Of Court To Release Accused On Bail' : Supreme Court Rejects ED Appeal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently declared the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate as illegal and unconstitutional because the agency failed to secure the presence of the arrestee before the magistrate within 24 hours of the arrest. The arrestee was detained on 5th March 2022 at 11 AM at IGI Airport, Delhi by the Immigration Bureau in view of the Look Out …

Continued Detention With No Possibility Of Trial Concluding In Near Future 'Unjust': Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Murder-Accused In Jail Since 2017
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Continued Detention With No Possibility Of Trial Concluding In Near Future 'Unjust': Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Murder-Accused In Jail Since 2017

Live Law  

While granting bail to a man accused of murder, the Allahabad High Court observed that it was regrettable that the applicant was kept in prison for more than 7 years without the trail ending anytime soon. Justice Krishan Pahal held, “Keeping the applicant in custody under these circumstances, when there is no realistic possibility of the trial being concluded in …

‘Long incarceration’: Six get bail in CPI leader Pansare murder case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Long incarceration’: Six get bail in CPI leader Pansare murder case

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to six accused in the case of murder of CPI leader and rationalist Govind Pansare in 2015, on the ground of long incarceration. A single bench of Justice AS Kilor allowed the bail pleas of the six accused -- Sachin Andure, Ganesh Miskin, Amit Degvekar, Amit Baddi, Bharat Kurane and Vasudev …

Allahabad High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail To Sitapur Congress MP Accused Of Sexually Exploiting Woman
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail To Sitapur Congress MP Accused Of Sexually Exploiting Woman

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today refused the anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress's Member of Parliament from Sitapur Lok Sabha constituency, Rakesh Rathore, in connection with an FIR against him over allegations of sexually exploiting a 35-year-old woman.However, a bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan disposed of his plea at the admission stage, giving him the liberty. The Allahabad High …

Delhi Elections: SC To Hear Tahir Hussain's Plea For Interim Bail For Campaigning On Jan 28
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Elections: SC To Hear Tahir Hussain's Plea For Interim Bail For Campaigning On Jan 28

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 25 A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on January 28 a plea moved by former councillor and February 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain seeking interim bail to campaign for the upcoming Assembly polls in the capital. Hussain failed to secure interim bail on January 22, after a two-judge bench of the …

Minor’s sexual-assault case: Supreme Court refuses bail to wife of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minor’s sexual-assault case: Supreme Court refuses bail to wife of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail to the wife of suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha, who allegedly raped a minor several times and impregnated her. The Delhi High Court on September 6 had dismissed the bail application of Seema Rani Khakha, saying the case “strikes at the root of trust between two families” and the possibility …

Accused's Rights Under Article 21 Prevail Over Restrictions On Grant Of Bail Under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court
2 months ago

Accused's Rights Under Article 21 Prevail Over Restrictions On Grant Of Bail Under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the rights of an accused enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India prevail over the restrictions on grant of bail mentioned under Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. “I am of the view that the restrictions given under section 37 of NDPS Act cannot take precedence …

Court sentences rape convict to jail time already undergone
2 months ago

Court sentences rape convict to jail time already undergone

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A Delhi court has sentenced a convict in a minor's rape case to five years' imprisonment which he already underwent observing it must not be swayed by emotions and follow judicial principles. Court sentences rape convict to jail time already undergone The verdict paves way for the release of the 40-year-old convict. "I consider a sentence of imprisonment …

[UAPA] Long Incarceration Can't Lead To Bail When Case Involves Transnational Terrorism, Anti-National Activities: Delhi High Court
2 months ago

[UAPA] Long Incarceration Can't Lead To Bail When Case Involves Transnational Terrorism, Anti-National Activities: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that long incarceration in itself cannot lead to an accused being released on bail where the case involves transnational terrorism and anti-national activities. “This Court while acknowledging that speedy trial is necessary as a Constitutional prescription, observes that in cases involving anti-national activities and terrorism on an international scale,. “This Court while acknowledging that …

Supreme Court divided over AIMIM candidate Tahir Hussain’s interim bail plea to canvas for and contest in Delhi Assembly polls
2 months ago

Supreme Court divided over AIMIM candidate Tahir Hussain’s interim bail plea to canvas for and contest in Delhi Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on a plea for interim bail by AIMIM candidate Tahir Hussain to campaign and contest in the Delhi Assembly elections. “And elections in India happen all round the year… To allow interim bail to canvass for or contest in elections will open a Pandora’s box,” Justice Mithal cautioned. Cite Kejriwal case …

Delhi election: Supreme Court delivers split verdict in riots accused Tahir Hussain’s bail plea to campaign
2 months ago

Delhi election: Supreme Court delivers split verdict in riots accused Tahir Hussain’s bail plea to campaign

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on a plea filed by former councillor and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain seeking interim bail to campaign in the Delhi election 2025. Justice Pankaj Mithal dismissed Hussain's plea, stating no case was made, while Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah suggested he could be granted interim bail. During Tahir Hussain's bail hearing, Justice Pankaj …

‘Why was bail denied in one case when it’s granted in 9 similar cases?’ SC asks police over Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain’s imprisonment
2 months ago

‘Why was bail denied in one case when it’s granted in 9 similar cases?’ SC asks police over Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain’s imprisonment

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Delhi Police on why former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain was denied bail in one Delhi riots case despite being granted bail in nine similar cases. On 14th January, the Delhi Police opposed the interim bail plea of Tahir Hussain, former Aam Aadmi Party councillor and key accused in the anti-Hindu Delhi riots of …

Supreme Court asks Delhi Police’s reply on Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail
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2 months ago

Supreme Court asks Delhi Police’s reply on Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Delhi Police to respond to a plea filed by former Councillor and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain, who has sought interim bail to campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Senior advocate Siddharth Aggarwal, appearing for Mr. Hussain, submitted the former Councillor was in custody for over four years and inciting a mob during …

'Needs to end now, can't hear it endlessly': HC to police in Delhi riots accused bail hearing
2 months ago

'Needs to end now, can't hear it endlessly': HC to police in Delhi riots accused bail hearing

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said it cannot "endlessly" hear the submissions in the bail hearing of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in a February 2020 riots' case under UAPA. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur observed the accused persons claimed there was "nothing" against them, and therefore, asked the police to show …

'Such Persons Should Be Barred From Contesting' : Supreme Court Judge On Tahir Hussain's Plea For Interim Bail For Delhi Elections
2 months ago

'Such Persons Should Be Barred From Contesting' : Supreme Court Judge On Tahir Hussain's Plea For Interim Bail For Delhi Elections

Live Law  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen candidate and Delhi Riots case accused Mohd Tahir Hussain has approached the Supreme Court seeking interim bail in order to campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls.His plea was listed today before a bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and Ahsanuddin Amanullah which could not take it up for hearing. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen candidate and Delhi …

Madras High Court: Bail depends on nature of crime, not jail term served
2 months ago

Madras High Court: Bail depends on nature of crime, not jail term served

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has stated that the period of incarceration does not entitle an undertrial prisoner to get bail and it should instead be decided by taking into account the magnitude of the offence and its impact on the society. A division bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and M Jothiraman made the observation recently while dismissing an …

SC raps govt, ED for efforts to deny bail in PMLA cases
2 months, 1 week ago

SC raps govt, ED for efforts to deny bail in PMLA cases

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate, condemning their “consistent efforts” to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act “by hook or by crook”. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan termed such an approach “unacceptable” and underscored that the Union’s submissions in court, which went …

Right To Speedy Trial Not A 'Free Pass' For Undertrial To Be Released On Bail: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Neeraj Bawana In Murder Case
2 months, 1 week ago

Right To Speedy Trial Not A 'Free Pass' For Undertrial To Be Released On Bail: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Neeraj Bawana In Murder Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the right to speedy trial derived from Article 21 of the Constitution of India is not a “free-pass” for every undertrial, demanding to be enlarged on bail regardless of the criminal antecedents and the nature of the offence.Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that where there are grave criminal antecedents, the larger interests of …

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar, Issues Notice On Anticipatory Bail Plea
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar, Issues Notice On Anticipatory Bail Plea

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on the anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar, who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022. However, Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra pointed out that the Delhi High Court has given very strong findings in the impugned order, indicting Khedkar …

Supreme Court orders no coercive action against Puja Khedkar till February 14 in UPSC cheating case
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2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court orders no coercive action against Puja Khedkar till February 14 in UPSC cheating case

India TV News  

UPSC cheating case: The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination, from arrest till February 14. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to the Delhi government and the Union Public Service Commission on Khedkar's plea …

'Main Mastermind, Funder Of Delhi Riots': Police Opposes Tahir Hussain's Interim Bail Plea To Contest Assembly Polls, High Court Reserves Order
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2 months, 1 week ago

'Main Mastermind, Funder Of Delhi Riots': Police Opposes Tahir Hussain's Interim Bail Plea To Contest Assembly Polls, High Court Reserves Order

Live Law  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday opposed the plea moved by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain seeking interim bail in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case in order to participate in the upcoming Assembly polls from Mustafabad constituency as a member of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party. ASG Chetan Sharma, along with SPP Rajat Nair appeared for the Delhi …

Delhi court grants anticipatory bail to rape accused, notes offence not reported 'in time'
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi court grants anticipatory bail to rape accused, notes offence not reported 'in time'

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A court here has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of raping a divorced woman on the pretext of marriage, noting that the woman was not prompt in reporting the alleged offence and that the accused’s custodial interrogation was not required. Delhi court grants anticipatory bail to rape accused, notes offence not reported 'in time' Additional Sessions …

Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Moves Interim Bail Plea Before High Court To Participate In Upcoming Assembly Polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Moves Interim Bail Plea Before High Court To Participate In Upcoming Assembly Polls

Live Law  

Former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim bail in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case in order to participate in the upcoming Assembly polls from Mustafabad constituency as a member of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party. The interim bail plea has been moved in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau staffer …

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 801 to 2024 LiveLaw 1200 The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held once a resolution plan is accepted, the stakeholders cannot impose penalties or claim dues from the Corporate Debtor based on past liabilities. The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharmab has held that breaches of undertakings given before a Court, …

Police oppose bail pleas of Umar, Sharjeel and others in Delhi riots case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Police oppose bail pleas of Umar, Sharjeel and others in Delhi riots case

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on Tuesday opposed the bail pleas of several accused in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots before the Delhi High Court, saying that the violence was a result of “clinical and pathological conspiracy” executed with a “diabolical intention and ruthless intensity”. The police opposed the pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others, who are seeking bail …

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, excise policy hearings, hogged limelight in Delhi courts in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, excise policy hearings, hogged limelight in Delhi courts in 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Udayan Kishore & Manish Raj Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, excise policy hearings, hogged limelight in Delhi courts in 2024 Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in the 2021-22 excise policy case, and the unfolding drama in connected cases, hogged the limelight in the subordinate judiciary in the national capital in 2024. Congress leader Karti Chidambaram was granted bail in …

Bombay High Court grants bail to 'terror trainee', cites extended pre-trial custody
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court grants bail to 'terror trainee', cites extended pre-trial custody

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Faizal Hasamali Mirza, an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba operative accused of travelling to Pakistan for terror training, citing his extended pre-trial custody. Mirza, who has been in judicial custody since his arrest in May 2018, was arrested by Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad following a tip-off from the Kolkata Special Task Force. Authorities alleged that Farooque …

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar
3 months ago

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. Ruling that a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said investigation was required to …

Speedy trial takes precedence over anti-terror law provisions: SC
3 months ago

Speedy trial takes precedence over anti-terror law provisions: SC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the constitutional right to a speedy trial would have precedence over the stringent provisions of laws such as the Unlawful Activities Act, emphasising that courts cannot let individuals languish in jail indefinitely. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and AG Masih held that prolonged incarceration without trial constitutes a violation …

Watchful, Diligent Judge Can Protect Right To Speedy Trial: Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Trial In Fraud Case To Be Concluded In 2 Yrs
3 months ago

Watchful, Diligent Judge Can Protect Right To Speedy Trial: Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Trial In Fraud Case To Be Concluded In 2 Yrs

Live Law  

A watchful and diligent Judge can prove to be a protector of right to speedy right within any guidelines the Punjab & Haryana High Court said while directing a trial court to conclude the trial within 2 years in a fraud case.Justice N.S. A watchful and diligent Judge can prove to be a protector of right to speedy right within …

Failure to provide grounds of arrest will lead to bail? Supreme Court to examine
3 months, 1 week ago

Failure to provide grounds of arrest will lead to bail? Supreme Court to examine

India Today  

The Supreme Court said it would revisit the question whether failure to provide the grounds of arrest would lead to bail or release of the accused in all cases. The court's decision came during the hearing of a plea filed by Mihir Shah, the main accused in the high-profile BMW hit-and-run case in Mumbai's Worli. Earlier this month, Mihir Shah …

Venezuelan man gets bail in Mumbai drug case, court cites trial delay
3 months, 1 week ago

Venezuelan man gets bail in Mumbai drug case, court cites trial delay

India Today  

A Mumbai court has granted bail to a Venezuelan national who was arrested with drugs at Mumbai Airport, ruling that the delay caused by the court or prosecution violates the fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Special judge Mahesh Jadhav stated, "From the prima facie appreciation of the material on record, it appears that the …

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