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Actress Kasthuri Shankar Sent to Judicial Custody Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks

November 17, 2024, 6:09 pm

Actress Kasthuri Shankar, arrested on Saturday by a special team of Chennai Police, has been sent to judicial custody until November 29. The arrest follows allegations that she made derogatory comments about the Telugu-speaking community during a public event on November 3.

Police Inquiry and Court Proceedings

Kasthuri Shankar was taken to Chintadripet Police station, where she was questioned for over an hour. Later, she was produced before the 5th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, where Justice Regupathy ordered her judicial custody. The actress was subsequently sent to Central Prison for Women, Puzhal.

On her way to court, Kasthuri was heard chanting slogans of “justice prevail” and alleging that her arrest was politically motivated. After the court session, she expressed her dissatisfaction, stating, “This is expected. This is political vendetta.”

The case against Kasthuri was filed after a complaint from the All India Telugu Federation, led by Dr. CMK Reddy, on November 5, following her remarks at the public event. Police have charged her under four sections for the alleged comments. Kasthuri also appealed for bail, citing her status as a single parent, but the judge rejected her request.

Next Steps and Political Implications

Kasthuri’s arrest has garnered attention, with political ramifications already unfolding. The actress, known for her outspoken views, continues to deny the allegations, maintaining that her legal troubles are part of a larger political scheme. She remains in judicial custody as her case proceeds through the legal system.

Cryptocurrency Cheating Case: Court Orders Judicial Custody For Lakshay Vij After CBI Questioning

October 29, 2024, 1:56 am

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court remanded Lakshay Vij to judicial custody on Monday following interrogation by the CBI in connection with a cryptocurrency cheating case. Vij was previously arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Nishant Garg ordered Lakshay Vij to remain in judicial custody until November 11, having been presented to the court after four days in CBI custody. “Since the investigation is at initial stages, for the purpose of fair and expeditious investigation and to prevent the accused from tampering with the evidence and influencing the witnesses, accused Lakshay Vij is remanded to judicial custody till November 11, 2024,” the court stated in its order.

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An application seeking 14 days of judicial custody was submitted by the investigation officer (IO). The court noted that the investigation has revealed a transnational racket of cyber criminals who defraud vulnerable foreign nationals by gaining unauthorized access to their computer systems and inducing them to transfer funds in cryptocurrency. “From the evidence gathered so far, the involvement of accused Lakshay Vij, in conspiracy with other accused persons, is prima facie clear,” the court observed.

While requesting the judicial remand, the Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) for the CBI mentioned that during police custody, Lakshay Vij was confronted with incriminating material recovered from other accused individuals. He disclosed his connections with accused Prafful Gupta and Karan Chugh. The APP also stated that efforts to recover the mobile phone used by Vij in committing the offense had been unsuccessful and that the identity and whereabouts of other accused individuals are still unknown. To prevent the accused from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence, judicial custody was deemed necessary.

On the other hand, Advocates Prabhav Ralli, Yuvraj Bansal, and Vanya Gupta, representing the accused, argued that the initial arrest was unlawful, which would invalidate all subsequent proceedings. They further contended that since Lakshay Vij is already in judicial custody for the ED case, there is no risk of him influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence.

After considering the submissions, the court noted that the production, arrest, and remand of the accused had not been contested to date. No bail application has been filed on behalf of the accused in this case.

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Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan’s Sisters Moved To Jhelum Jail Under Judicial Custody

October 14, 2024, 6:08 am

Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, were transferred from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail to District Jail Jhelum on Saturday after an anti-terrorism court denied the police request to extend their physical remand, according to Dawn. The court ordered their transfer to jail on judicial remand.

Police sources revealed that strict security measures have been implemented at Jhelum jail, where approximately 500 prisoners are being relocated in small groups to maintain order. Attempts to reach Jail Superintendent Syed Hassan Mujtaba Shah for comments were unsuccessful, as reported by Dawn.

Earlier, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi had rejected the police’s request for an extension of the sisters’ physical remand and issued notices regarding their bail applications.

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Aleema and Uzma appeared in court under heavy security, where legal representatives from both sides presented their arguments. Defense counsel Niazullah Khan Niazi contended that there was no justification for extending the remand, Dawn reported. Prosecutor Raja Naveed had argued for more time, claiming the police needed to recover “critical evidence,” such as mobile phones and other materials.

Another defense lawyer, Usman Riaz Gill, raised concerns about procedural violations, arguing that proper legal protocols were not followed when remanding women. He also requested the court to review footage from the protest to show alleged misconduct by the police, as Dawn reported.

Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra denied the request, stating, “the USB should be examined by the police investigators instead.” The judge also expressed dissatisfaction with the prosecution’s explanations, stating that the police should have “documented every development” in the case.

The court has issued notices regarding the bail applications of the suspects, with the next hearing set for October 19, Dawn reported.

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BJP MLA Munirathna Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Rape and Harassment Case

September 22, 2024, 9:57 am

A special court for people’s representatives has remanded Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Munirathna to 14 days of judicial custody following his arrest by Bengaluru police on charges of alleged rape and harassment. The arrest took place on Saturday.

The First Information Report (FIR) includes charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 354A, 354C, 376, 506, 504, 120(b), 149, 384, 406, and 308. In addition to Munirathna, six other individuals—Vijay Kumar, Sudhakara, Kiran Kumar, Lohit Gowda, Manjunath, and Loki—have also been charged.

According to the complaint, the incident occurred at a private resort within the jurisdiction of the Kaggalipura police station. Munirathna was presented before Justice KM Shivakumar of the special court.

The BJP MLA has also been the subject of prior complaints, including allegations of threatening a contractor for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), demanding bribes, and using caste-based slurs. He was initially taken into custody on the night of September 14 by Bengaluru police in connection with these allegations.

Kolar Superintendent of Police (SP) B Nikhil reported that Munirathna was apprehended with the assistance of Kolar police while traveling to Andhra Pradesh. The case was initiated after a BBMP contractor, Chelvaraju, accused Munirathna of harassment and threats. The FIR named four individuals, including Munirathna, VG Kumar, Abhishek, and Vasanth Kumar, and listed charges under IPC sections 37, 506, 505, 385, 420, and 323.

Chelvaraju claimed that the MLA had threatened him, saying, “What happened to Renukaswamy will happen to you,” in an attempt to extort money related to a contract. The contractor alleged he offered ₹1 lakh, but Munirathna demanded the full amount, ultimately insisting on a payment of ₹20 lakhs. The contractor also accused Munirathna’s nephew of being involved in the murder of Renukaswamy.

RG Kar’s Former Principal Sandip Ghosh Remanded To Judicial Custody Until Sept 23 In Financial Misconduct Case

September 10, 2024, 5:51 pm

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court has remanded Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, to judicial custody until September 23. Ghosh faces allegations of financial irregularities during his tenure.

Additionally, the court placed Ghosh’s security guard, Afsar Ali, and contractors Biplab Sinha and Suman Hazra in judicial custody until September 23. The CBI indicated it may request further custody if necessary.

Amid ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a doctor, the CBI continues to investigate the financial misconduct and its possible connection to the victim’s death.

Kolkata Rape-Murder: Sandip Ghosh Under Investigation

A month ago, the body of a female doctor, who had been raped and murdered, was discovered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Investigators have struggled to piece together the sequence of events leading to the crime, revealing further issues within the hospital.

On August 13, the CBI took over the case from Kolkata Police, following an order from the Calcutta High Court. It was revealed that former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh had instructed the demolition of a restroom and toilet near the crime scene on August 10. This partial demolition, carried out by the Public Works Department, is suspected to have destroyed crucial evidence.

As the investigation deepened, further allegations emerged, including claims of financial misconduct under Ghosh’s leadership. Dr. Akhtar Ali, former deputy superintendent, filed a petition urging the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to probe Ghosh’s alleged financial mismanagement. Dr. Ali also speculated that the doctor’s death could be linked to her knowledge of the corruption, suggesting she might have threatened to expose it.

On August 23, the Calcutta High Court transferred the financial irregularities case from the state’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the CBI. Following several days of questioning, Ghosh was arrested on September 2 for his alleged involvement in financial misconduct.

Arvind Kejriwal Judicial Custody Extended Until September 3 in CBI Case on Liquor Excise Policy

August 27, 2024, 3:23 pm

The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court has extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until September 3 in connection with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case concerning the now-scrapped Delhi liquor excise policy for 2021-22.

During the hearing, the court also reserved its decision on the fourth supplementary chargesheet filed by the CBI, which lists Kejriwal and five others as accused in the case. The next hearing has been scheduled for September 3, where the court is expected to review the chargesheet and make a decision on the proceedings.

The case revolves around allegations of irregularities and corruption in the implementation of the Delhi liquor excise policy, leading to its cancellation. The CBI’s investigation has brought significant political attention to the matter, with Kejriwal’s judicial custody marking a key development in the ongoing probe.

Accused in Badlapur Sexual Assault Case Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody Amid Outrage

August 26, 2024, 2:03 pm

The accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case was sent to judicial custody for 14 days by the Kalyan Court on Monday. Previously, the accused had been in police custody.

In response to public outrage over the alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls at a school in Maharashtra’s Badlapur, Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar suggested on Monday that panic buttons, similar to CCTVs, could be installed in schools and hostels to enhance women’s safety.

On August 23, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Badlapur sexual assault case filed an FIR against the school authorities for failing to comply with Section 19 of the POCSO Act. This provision requires authorities to report any knowledge of sexual assault against minors to the police.

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Kesarkar stated, “Just like CCTVs in schools, panic buttons can also be installed… A panic button can also be installed in hostels… It is an advanced technology.”

He further explained that under the leadership of the deputy director of the Mumbai region, an investigation team from various departments is probing the Badlapur incident. “The police will decide under which sections the cases will be filed. Those found negligent have been identified as co-accused and will also face consequences,” Kesarkar added.

Criticizing the opposition, Kesarkar remarked, “Those who are criticizing now did nothing during their regime. We are taking action.”

A report prepared by the Women and Child Welfare Department and the Education Ministry on the sexual abuse case in Badlapur was handed over to Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar on Monday.

Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Custody Extended To August 8 In Excise Policy Scam

July 25, 2024, 12:31 pm

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till August 8 in the CBI case regarding the Delhi excise policy scam. This development follows the previous extension, which was set to end today.

Background and Timeline
Kejriwal has been in jail since March 21, facing charges of money laundering under the investigation of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). On May 10, the Supreme Court granted him interim bail for 21 days to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, after which he returned to prison on June 2.

Court Proceedings
In the latest hearing, Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Kejriwal’s judicial custody. He appeared via video conferencing from Tihar Jail. The court directed the ED to provide Kejriwal’s counsel and other accused with copies of the supplementary charge sheet.

Supplementary Charge Sheets
On July 9, the court acknowledged the supplementary charge sheet against Kejriwal and AAP, as well as against Vinod Chauhan and Ashish Mathur. This is part of the seventh and eighth supplementary charge sheets in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy.

Arrests and Allegations
The ED arrested Kejriwal on March 21. Other individuals arrested in connection with this case include Manish Sisodia, BRS leader K Kavitha, Sanjay Singh, and various businessmen. The ED has alleged that Kejriwal demanded a bribe of Rs. 100 crores, which went to AAP for the Goa election campaign.

Evidence and Opposition to Bail
ASG SV Raju, opposing Kejriwal’s bail plea, cited evidence of Hawala transfers amounting to approximately Rs 45 crore. These transfers are corroborated by call records, data from a Hawala firm in Goa, and witness statements. The ED also presented proof of cash payments made to support the AAP campaign in Goa.

Stay updated with the latest developments in the Delhi excise policy scam case and Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial proceedings.

Court Extends Kejriwal’s CBI Custody Until July 25

July 12, 2024, 4:26 pm

A Delhi court has extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody in connection with the CBI’s investigation into the Delhi Excise policy until July 25. This follows the Supreme Court’s decision earlier in the day to grant Kejriwal interim bail in a related money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The Rouse Avenue Court announced the extension of custody on Friday, reflecting the ongoing legal scrutiny of the Delhi Chief Minister. The Supreme Court’s interim bail decision acknowledged Kejriwal’s position as an elected leader and noted his 90-day incarceration period. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta emphasized that Kejriwal’s arrest and right to life issues are significant, referring these matters to a larger bench for further deliberation.

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Delhi Excise policy CBI case: Rouse Avenue Court has extended judicial custody of CM Arvind Kejriwal in the CBI case till July 25.

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Despite the interim bail in the ED case, Kejriwal’s judicial custody continues under the CBI’s purview, with the court set to revisit the matter later this month. The court also pointed out that Kejriwal’s continued role as Chief Minister remains his decision to make.

This case has drawn considerable attention, highlighting the complexities and legal battles surrounding the alleged excise policy scam.

Arvind Kejriwal Sent To Judicial Custody Till July 12 In CBI Excise Policy Case

June 29, 2024, 5:05 pm

A Delhi court on Saturday remanded Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody for 14 days, until July 12, in connection with corruption allegations related to the 2021-22 excise policy.

At the time of his arrest, Kejriwal was already in custody for a money laundering case tied to the alleged excise policy scam under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

During the hearing, Senior Advocate Vikram Chaudhary, representing Kejriwal, informed the court that the investigation has been ongoing since 2022.

“Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024. He was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court. On the last date of the hearing, they (CBI) had said that they collected evidence in January, they said that they had in April obtained the sanctions. They also said that they had not arrested me earlier because they did not want to overreach the Supreme Court,” Chaudhary told the court. Chaudhary also requested that the court direct the CBI to present all material evidence.

“They (CBI) have also made a statement before the Supreme Court that they will conclude the investigation by July 3…I am praying please ask the IO (Investigation officer) that whatever they are saying, your lordships may pin them down,” he added.

The CBI has filed four charge sheets in the case against 17 accused individuals, including Manish Sisodia and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha. Kejriwal has not been named in any of the indictments yet. The CBI alleges that out of ₹100 crore received by AAP as kickbacks, ₹44.45 crore was transferred to Goa from June 2021 to January 2022 through ‘hawala channels’ for election campaign purposes.

Actor Darshan Held In Judicial Custody Until July 4 For Renukaswamy Murder

June 22, 2024, 8:18 pm

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and several others have been remanded to judicial custody until July 4 in connection with an alleged murder case.

The Bengaluru Economic Offences Special Court issued this directive. The victim, identified as Renukaswamy (33) from Chitradurga, was found deceased in Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru, on June 9.

Actor Darshan and the other accused were transferred from the Sessions Court to Central Jail following the court’s decision. The case has been filed at Kamakshipalya police station. Further details are awaited.

Breaking: Delhi Court Extends Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Custody Till July 3

June 19, 2024, 2:48 pm

A Delhi court heard Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam, extending his jail stay until July 3, on Wednesday.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the court that the case revolved around Kejriwal’s role. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju stated, “The matter boils down to his role,” clarifying that the allegations of Kejriwal demanding a Rs 100 crore bribe were made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), not the ED.

Kejriwal’s lawyer argued during the hearing that despite various chargesheets being filed, his client had not been accused in any of them. He highlighted that while several people had been arrested in the earlier stages, none of the charges were related to Kejriwal.

Previously, the matter had been adjourned by Additional Sessions Judge Mukesh Kumar after the ED requested more time to file a reply.

The judge also addressed an application filed by Kejriwal seeking permission for his wife to join the proceedings of the medical board through video conference to determine his health condition and treatment. The judge directed the concerned jail authorities to respond to this application. The ED requested an adjournment of the matter until June 25, but the judge emphasized that he would prioritize the accused’s convenience for the next hearing date, not the ED’s.

Regarding Kejriwal’s previous application for interim bail on medical grounds, which was dismissed on June 5, the judge directed the Tihar jail authorities to ensure his medical needs were met while in judicial custody.

Obscene Video Case: Court Orders 14-Day Judicial Custody for Prajwal Revanna

June 11, 2024, 12:37 pm

The Karnataka government’s special investigation team (SIT) brought Revanna before the court on Monday as part of their ongoing probe. Despite having held him in custody twice before, the SIT did not request further custody this time. However, officials familiar with the situation mentioned that they might pursue additional custody regarding another case, depending on the court’s decision regarding Revanna’s anticipatory bail plea for the remaining charges.

The case, originating on April 28 at the Holenarasipura town police station, revolves around allegations made by a 47-year-old woman who was employed at Revanna’s residence. An FIR was lodged against Prajwal Revanna and his father HD Revanna under Sections 354A, 354D, 506, and 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the Holenaraseepur town police station, Hassan district.

SIT officials reported that they have gathered voice samples and identified the location of the alleged assault. “These elements are crucial as the video recordings of the assaults do not clearly show Revanna’s face, making forensic voice matching and location identification essential to the case,” stated an officer.

During the custody extension hearing, the SIT informed the court that Revanna had been uncooperative during questioning, especially regarding the mobile phones used to record the alleged assaults. These devices are being actively pursued by the police as crucial evidence. Following a four-day extension of Revanna’s custody, he was taken to his house in Holenarasipura, where he identified a room from photographs shown to him by the investigators.

On June 5, Revanna underwent an extensive examination by a panel of six doctors at a government medical college hospital. This examination aimed to compare his physical features with those visible in the video footage of the alleged assaults.

The scandal involving Revanna, who police allege had fled the country, came to light shortly after the conclusion of the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka on April 26. The MP, grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, faced charges of sexual assault after pen drives containing videos of him with different women emerged in Hassan. Departing the country on April 27, a day after polling in his constituency, Revanna returned from Germany and was promptly arrested by the SIT at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on May 31.

During the recent Lok Sabha polls, the 33-year-old leader garnered 6,30,339 votes, while his opponent INC’s Shreyas M Patel secured 6,72,988 votes.

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court Extends Manish Sisodia’s Judicial Custody Till July 6

May 30, 2024, 1:38 pm

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia, former Deputy Chief Minister and prominent AAP leader, until July 6. This decision comes in connection with the CBI case pertaining to the Excise Policy.

Sisodia, along with other accused individuals, remains in custody over allegations raised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding irregularities in the Delhi liquor policy. Additionally, Sisodia faces charges in a money laundering case linked to the same alleged scam.

Both the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have accused officials of modifying the Delhi excise policy with irregularities, granting unwarranted favors to license holders, and reducing or waiving license fees without proper approval from the competent authority. Furthermore, the agencies allege that the beneficiaries of these actions diverted “illegal” gains to the accused officials and falsified financial records to evade detection.

Manish Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26, 2023, for his purported involvement in the scandal. Subsequently, on February 28 of the same year, Sisodia resigned from his position in the Delhi cabinet.

Delhi excise scam: BRS leader K Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9

March 26, 2024, 1:14 pm

The Rouse Avenue Court has extended Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha’s judicial custody until April 9 in relation to the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. The court has also scheduled a hearing for April 1 to consider an interim bail plea filed by K Kavitha.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought Kavitha’s judicial custody, citing concerns about her potential influence over witnesses and evidence tampering if released. The agency stated that the investigation into economic crimes, such as those alleged in this case, is complex and requires careful scrutiny.

Kavitha, a Telangana Member of Legislative Council (MLC) and the daughter of former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, was arrested on March 15 in Hyderabad. She was remanded to ED custody the following day after a search operation at her residence.

Earlier, the Supreme Court declined to entertain K Kavitha’s bail plea in the Delhi excise policy case, directing her to approach the trial court for bail expeditiously.

The case revolves around allegations that Kavitha conspired with top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, to gain advantages in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Excise policy, allegedly involving a payment of Rs 100 crore to AAP leaders.

The ED’s investigation stemmed from a report by Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena in July 2022, highlighting procedural irregularities in the policy’s formulation.

The ED has alleged that the policy was designed to benefit private entities in the wholesale liquor business, with a kickback scheme involving AAP leaders. Sisodia was arrested earlier in connection with the case.

Kavitha’s arrest is linked to her alleged involvement with the “South Group,” identified as a group of individuals who allegedly paid kickbacks to AAP leaders. Meanwhile, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was remanded to ED custody until March 28 in the same case, following his arrest by the probe agency.

Delhi Car Horror Case: Court adjourns hearing on Ashutosh’s bail plea

January 10, 2023, 3:27 pm

In the Kanjhawala death case, the hearing on the bail plea of Ashutosh Bhardwaj has been adjourned on Tuesday by the Rohini Court, Delhi for Thursday. Ashutosh Bhardwaj is one of the accused in Anjali’s death case.

Meanwhile, the other six accused are under judicial custody. The concerned judge was not available today that’s why the hearing on the bail plea of Ashutosh was adjourned by Link Metropolitan Magistrate.

Accused Ashutosh’s Advocate Shilpesh Chaudhary requested the linked judge to list the matter. Earlier on Monday the court of Metropolitan Magistrate Sanya Dalal asked Delhi Police to reply to Ashutosh Bhardwaj’s bail plea.

Moreover, the Additional public prosecutor (APP) Atul Srivastava for Delhi Police said and urged that the accused be sent to Judicial custody.

The sections which are put up on the accused are 201, 212, and 120B part 2 which are bailable.

Court said, “As of now section 304 IPC is against Ashutosh.”

In the Kanjhawala case, the seventh accused Ankush was also arrested and Ankush was the one who helped the other accused to flee by arranging an auto.

However, in the early hours of New Year Anjali was killed after her scooty was hit by a car and for 13 kilometers was dragged under the vehicle on the city’s roads.

Chanda Kochhar, husband Deepak Kochhar released from Arthur Road Jail

January 10, 2023, 12:00 pm

In an alleged multi-crore money laundering scam the release of former ICICI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar accused has been released from Arthur Road Jail on Tuesday.

Earlier on Monday while observing the arrest of the Kochhar couple the court said “not in accordance with the law” and from the judicial custody they have been allowed to release on a cash bail of Rs 1 lakh each.

“It is also incumbent on courts to satisfy themselves that there is due compliance of Sections 41 and 41-A, failing which, the same will ensure the benefit of the person suspected of the offense, entitling the person to be released on bail,” the court observed.

Earlier on 23 December 2022 the Kochhar couple was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Videocon-ICICI loan scam case.

“We may note, that ‘reason to believe’ must be based on credible material and no decision to arrest can be recorded on fancy or whimsical grounds,” the court noted.

“The reason given in the arrest memos to arrest the petitioners, having regard to the facts as stated aforesaid, appears to us, to be casual, mechanical, and perfunctory, clearly without application of mind. The ground for the arrest of the petitioners mentioned in the arrest memos is in clear breach of the mandatory provisions of Sections 41 and 41-A and 60-A of Cr.P.C.,” read the order.

“We may note, that we have not gone into the other submissions advanced by Mr. Desai, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner- Chanda Kochhar, in particular, the submission, that as per the mandate, a lady officer was not present at the time of the petitioner-Chanda Kochhar’s arrest, in view of the finding recorded by us hereinabove. For the reasons set out hereinabove, the petitioners are entitled to be released on bail, pending the hearing and final disposal of the aforesaid petitions,” the order stated.

Moreover, to the Videocon Group six loans were sanctioned worth Rs 1,875 crore between June 2009 and October 2011, CBI found during its preliminary inquiry.

However, in 2012 the agency said that the loans were declared non-performing assets which caused a loss of Rs 1,730 crore to the bank.

Delhi Car Horror Case: Rohini Court sends 6 accused to 14-day judicial custody

January 9, 2023, 7:14 pm

In the Kanjhawala case, Rohini Court on Monday granted 14 days of judicial custody of six accused who allegedly killed a 20-year-old woman and was dragged to death by a car on 1 January 2023.

Meanwhile, in the Kanjawala Death case of all accused Delhi Police had on Monday sought judicial custody. On the bail application of Ashutosh court has asked Delhi police to file a reply by Tuesday.

Earlier on Monday Delhi police revealed that all the accused were aware that Anjali was trapped under their car.

“The accused in the car did not take Anjali out because the accused were afraid that if they got down from the car and took Anjali out, they might get into legal trouble if someone saw them,” Delhi Police said.

In connection with the 1 January incident, the sixth suspect Ashutosh was arrested by the Delhi Police on Friday.

Moreover, in the case, the seventh accused Ankush was also arrested and Ankush was the one who helped the other accused to flee by arranging an auto.

However, in the early hours of New Year Anjali was killed after her scooty was hit by a car and for 13 kilometers was dragged under the vehicle on the city’s roads.