The Delhi High Court has rejected the bail pleas of Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir, arrested in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in Delhi Waqf Board recruitment. The court stated that there was sufficient evidence to implicate them under the anti-money laundering laws. It also noted that Amanatullah Khan, the AAP MLA, had conspired with his associates to invest the proceeds of crime in properties through them. The case stems from CBI FIR and three Delhi Police complaints against Khan and four others.
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Kerala deliberated on the issue of granting bail to an accused who fled abroad after knowing about the registration of a non-bailable offense against them. The Court ruled that while the accused may technically have the right to file for pre-arrest bail under Sec.438 of the Cr.P.C., it may not be proper to grant bail if the Court is convinced that the accused absconded from India to evade law enforcement agencies. This decision was made in response to the bail pleas of Anu Mathew, who is facing charges in the State of Kerala.
With a star-studded cast and high anticipation, Kalki 2898 AD has become the highest-grossing film in Indian cinema, surpassing the collections of previous hits like KGF Chapter 2 and Jawan. The multi-lingual film saw the most success from its Telugu version, with the potential to reach a total of Rs 500 crore over the weekend. Amidst all the buzz and anticipation, Kalki 2898 AD has proven to be a real crowd-pleaser.
CJI DY Chandrachud, speaking at the inauguration of the Arbitration Center in Prayagraj, highlighted the culture of subordination between the district judiciary and the High Court in Uttar Pradesh, and how it affects the grant of effective justice for litigants, especially those seeking bail. He also stressed the importance of proper and efficient infrastructure in district courts for effective dispensation of justice. The Chief Justice of India shared his experience as an administrative judge and highlighted the need for equal and fair treatment in the justice system.
The Karnataka government has taken action against the Karnataka High Court's decision to grant bail to Mohan Nayak, the alleged member of a right-wing organised crime syndicate responsible for the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh. The government filed a plea with the Supreme Court to cancel the bail, citing the delay in the trial and the seriousness of the charges. This is the latest development in the ongoing case, as Nayak is the first and only accused to be granted bail. The Supreme Court is set to hear the case soon.