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A Delhi court has framed charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez and Sukesh Chandrashekar in a ₹200 crore money laundering case. Fernandez has denied the charges related to the extortion racket.
A Delhi court has discharged Hindalco Industries and its former executives in a decade-old coal block allocation case, finding no evidence of criminal conspiracy or illegality.
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez and alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar have been formally charged by a Delhi court in a ₹200 crore money laundering and extortion case. The charges relate to their alleged involvement in the high-profile financial crime.
A Delhi court has refused to impose the death penalty on a man convicted of raping a four-year-old girl, stating that the incident did not meet the criteria for the 'rarest of rare' category.
A Delhi court has rejected Umar Khalid's interim bail plea in the Delhi riots case, stating that the grounds raised, including his uncle's death ritual and his mother's surgery, were 'not reasonable' for temporary release.
Indian authorities, including the CBI, have widened their investigation into the NEET UG paper leak, making multiple arrests and identifying an alleged organized gang and potential insider involvement. The scandal has also sparked political reactions and protests across the country.
A Delhi court criticized the illegal sale of Gramin Sewa Vehicles after an accident exposed a policy loophole.
A Delhi court has denied bail to the chief of Al-Falah University, stating that the allegations against the accused are 'grave' in nature.
A Delhi court has granted bail to the I-PAC director after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) stated it had no objection, without prejudice to its rights and contentions during the trial.
A court has acquitted 12 individuals in a murder case related to the Northeast Delhi riots, noting that the victim's wife not informing police or relatives was unnatural.
A Delhi Court has ordered the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to remove a defamatory video targeting BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, emphasizing that reputation cannot be sacrificed.
A Delhi court has framed charges against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, alleging he is running an organized crime syndicate from within jail.
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has moved a Delhi court seeking to become an approver in a ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Her request indicates a potential shift in her legal strategy regarding the high-profile investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate informed a Delhi court that I-PAC raised "bogus invoices" without providing services, structuring transactions to legitimize illicit funds.
IITian Varshney, who was linked to the alleged Rs 20,000 crore GainBitcoin fraud, has been granted bail by authorities.
A Delhi court has convicted a former police sub-inspector on charges of forging signatures of senior officers and sending intimidating messages. The conviction highlights issues of misconduct within the police force.
A Delhi court has rejected a criminal defamation complaint filed against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by Lipika Mitra, wife of AAP leader Somnath Bharti.
A Delhi court has called for a deeper investigation into the arrest of seven foreign nationals by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), stating it needs to be determined whether any Indian or member of a rebel ethnic group in India is linked to the accused.
A special Delhi court has acquitted former MP Darda, his son, and others in a coal 'scam' case, citing insufficient evidence. The case stemmed from a 2012 FIR and 2014 chargesheet related to coal block allocations.
Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi court under the UAPA for running a terrorist organization, with her associates also receiving significant sentences.
A Delhi court granted bail to a 63-year-old man accused in a rape case, expressing questions regarding the timeline and evidence presented.
A Delhi court has ruled that the main offenses in the Antrix-Devas case occurred in Bengaluru, leading it to return an eight-year-old CBI chargesheet. This decision impacts the ongoing legal proceedings related to the controversial satellite deal.
A Delhi court has remanded two individuals accused in the Red Fort blast conspiracy case to 15 days of judicial custody.
A Manipuri woman faced harassment and assault in South Delhi's Saket on Sunday evening. While walking with a friend near the district court, she objected to unwelcome comments from a group of men.
“After considering all the present facts and circumstances, I am of the considered view that the applicant/ accused deserves to be enlarged on interim bail as the wife of applicant/ accused is unwell,” the court said in its order
A Delhi court has ordered Akasa Air to pay ₹1.08 crore to an agency for the abrupt cancellation of 640 Goa flight tickets during the peak season.
A Delhi court has discharged K Kavitha, stating that a narrative cannot replace evidence in the case.
The agency said that the trial court ignored and inadequately considered several points at the level of framing of charges.
A Delhi court has granted interim bail until March 24 to Nigam Bhandhari, general secretary of the Indian Youth Congress, in connection with a shirtless protest case, requiring him to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
A Delhi court has discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise corruption case, leading to claims of truth triumphing over false accusations. The case involves allegations of irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy.
A Delhi court has granted bail to six individuals accused in the Turkman Gate violence case, bringing the total number of those granted relief to 18 out of 21 arrested.
An Indian court has ruled that Australian family court orders regarding property settlements are unenforceable in India. The judge stated that the concept of "property settlement" under Australian law is alien to Indian matrimonial law. Consequently, Shikhar Dhawan's former wife was ordered to return Rs 5.7 crore and cannot claim Rs 16.9 crore awarded by the Australian court.
A group of Youth Congress workers on Friday barged into a hall at the AI Summit, shirtless, shouting slogans against the government over agreeing to a trade deal with the US.
A Delhi court has ruled that the Delhi Jal Board cannot blame its contractor for the death of a 37-year-old who fell into an open ditch, holding the board accountable for the tragedy.
A consumer court in Delhi ruled in favor of an insurance company, confirming its denial of a health claim after investigators uncovered fabricated hospital records and fake lab reports, including an injection administered post-discharge.
A Delhi consumer commission has ordered IndiaCakes to refund Rs 1,031 and pay an additional Rs 5,000 after failing to deliver a birthday cake and making false claims about delivery attempts.
Former Congress MLA Alka Lamba has been convicted by a Delhi court in connection with a 2024 protest at Jantar Mantar advocating for women's reservation, facing accusations of breaching prohibitory orders.
A Pune teacher was arrested in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak, exposing a coaching nexus and sparking widespread political criticism. Amid demands for the education minister's resignation, the Centre approved key appointments to the National Testing Agency (NTA) to address the intensifying uproar.
A Delhi court granted bail to 'The Skin Doctor' who was arrested for a post against Priya Kapur, with the accused produced at the judge’s residence.
A Delhi court has granted permission for the confiscation of assets belonging to Sanjay Bhandari in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
A Delhi court rejected the bail plea of Al Falah owner Jawad Ahmed Siddique in a money laundering case, while another report detailed an individual carelessly laundering money and hiding it in shoes.
I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel was granted bail in a money laundering case by a Delhi court, a day after the West Bengal elections concluded.
A Delhi court has sentenced two CBI officers to three months' simple imprisonment for assaulting and trespassing into an Indian Revenue Service officer's residence during a raid over two decades ago.
The Delhi High Court has directed Google and X (formerly Twitter) to remove videos depicting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arguing his case. The order aims to control the dissemination of content related to the court proceedings.
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to 25 years in jail for raping a minor at home. The case highlighted a betrayal of trust, with the perpetrator referred to as "bhai" (brother).
A Delhi court has sentenced a Jaipur gallerist to jail following a conviction for shahtoosh smuggling.
Arvind Kejriwal has presented ten reasons for seeking the recusal of Justice Sharma, stating that he feels "almost treated as guilty" by the judge.
A heated exchange occurred in the Delhi High Court as Arvind Kejriwal sought the recusal of a judge in the ongoing excise policy case, with the court stating it is "not a forum for theatrics."
A Delhi court has granted bail to a man who allegedly posted a morphed photo of Prime Minister Modi on X, noting that the investigation is complete and no recovery was made.
The CBI caught two MCD officers red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 4 lakh from suspended employees, a Delhi court was informed.
A man from Karnataka, India, has been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly sending multiple hoax bomb threat emails to various courts and schools in Delhi from Mysuru.
A Delhi court has sentenced a 72-year-old man to 20 years in jail for sexually assaulting a minor orphan girl, with the judge condemning the act as 'vultures quenching lust'.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Lalu Yadav's plea to quash the CBI FIR in the land-for-jobs case, stating that the petition was "devoid of merit."
A Delhi court has directed the CBI to defreeze the bank accounts of individuals accused in a Rs 330 crore cyber fraud case targeting elderly US citizens.
Sharjeel Imam has been granted interim bail for 10 days to attend his brother's wedding and visit his ailing mother, with strict conditions including no media interaction and limited contact with case-related individuals.
Seven foreign nationals including an American are in NIA custody after a Delhi court granted the anti-terror agency 11 days to investigate an alleged conspiracy to train ethnic armed groups in drone…
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia regarding the Enforcement Directorate's plea to expunge remarks made in a trial court order that discharged all 23 accused in the CBI's excise policy case.
Calling the incident ‘sickening’, Conrad Sangma said that racial bullying against people from Northeast India cannot be accepted as the new normal.
A Delhi court has discharged Bishnoi and two others in an extortion call case, where the complainant alleged receiving threats and a demand for ₹1 crore between April 23 and 24, 2023.
A Delhi court has acquitted a building owner 27 years after a ceiling collapse resulted in the death of a laborer, with the reasons for the acquittal being detailed.
A Delhi court has granted bail to nine Indian Youth Congress workers who were arrested for protesting at an AI summit, describing their actions as a 'symbolic political critique'.
A Delhi court denied anticipatory bail to an IPS officer accused of illegal detention and unauthorized raid, calling it a 'classic case of abuse of authority and misuse of power'.
A court has ruled that the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) case was unable to withstand judicial scrutiny and stands discredited.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued a 'massive dare' to Prime Minister Modi following a court decision that he described as an 'honesty' win.
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Delhi excise policy case: According to the CBI, several aspects of investigation have either been ignored or not considered adequately.
A Delhi court has acquitted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case. The CBI had alleged a Rs 100 crore bribe from a "south lobby" to influence the policy. The court's decision marks a significant development in the high-profile political case.
A Delhi court has ordered a couple, accused of racially abusing their neighbors from Arunachal Pradesh, to 14 days of judicial custody.
The president of the Indian Youth Congress was arrested in Delhi following a shirtless protest staged at the AI Impact Summit venue, Bharat Mandapam.
A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to a husband following the death of his bride within seven months of their marriage, also criticizing the delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR).
A Delhi court has ordered money laundering charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez, conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, and 16 others in a ₹200 crore extortion case. An Additional Sessions Judge previously stated there is sufficient material to raise strong suspicion against all accused.
A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in response to a plea by Harsh Mander regarding alleged 'hate speech'. The plea concerns remarks made by the Chief Minister about 'miya voters'.
A Delhi court has sent accused Shubham Khairnar to judicial custody until June 6 in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The investigation into the alleged leak continues.
A Delhi court has acquitted a police officer in an Aaj Tak sting operation, ruling that mere words without proper context are insufficient to prove a demand for a bribe.
A Delhi court has directed Indian Bank to release ₹77,000 to a cyber fraud victim, overturning a previous trial court order that had denied the release of funds fraudulently transferred from his pension account.
A Delhi court has permitted the confiscation of assets linked to Sanjay Bhandari, an alleged middleman in defence deals accused of routing large sums through overseas shell companies and investing in properties abroad.
A Delhi court has directed the Joint Commissioner to investigate the case of missing community dogs from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
A Delhi court has acquitted a man of rape charges, ruling that the case involved a "consensual relationship gone sour."
The Congress party secured a victory in Ahmedabad's Khadia constituency, breaching a BJP stronghold. Separately, a Delhi court granted bail to J&K MP Engineer Rashid to visit his ailing father.
A Delhi court has ordered charges under the MCOCA act against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 associates for allegedly operating a nationwide organized crime syndicate.
A Delhi court has convicted a former CBI Joint Director and a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for raiding an IRS officer 26 years ago, bringing a long-standing case to a close.
A Delhi court has taken cognizance of an Enforcement Directorate (ED) complaint and summoned Robert Vadra in connection with a Haryana land deal case. The court found sufficient material to proceed with the case.
A Delhi consumer court has ordered compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh to a UPSC aspirant who lost a year after their Realme phone exploded the day before their exam.
The Green Sanvi, an LPG tanker destined for Mumbai, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the seventh India-bound vessel to do so amidst ongoing disruptions from the Iran war. New Delhi is actively working to secure its fuel supplies.
A Delhi court has sentenced Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and an aide to three years in jail for their involvement in a cooperative bank fraud case, imposing a ₹1 lakh fine on each, though the sentence has been suspended for two months.
A Delhi court has flagged a petition as 'AI-drafted' due to 'technical intervention and less human mind' and subsequently fined the litigant Rs 20,000.
A special judge in Delhi has granted bail to separatist leader Shabir Shah, citing a Supreme Court decision from March 12 in the predicate offense, paving the way for his release from a terror funding case.
The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday condemned the awarding of a life imprisonment sentence to prominent Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi, as well as the 30-year prison sentences awarded to her…
A Delhi court has summoned Lawrence Bishnoi and other individuals in an extortion case, a month after their previous discharge.
A Delhi court has directed that Tahir Hussain's surgery must be conducted within 15 days.
A Delhi court acquitted Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid, who were booked under the UAPA and spent eight years in jail, after the prosecution failed to prove the charges against them.
A Delhi court has remanded six Ukrainian nationals and one American citizen accused of providing drones to aid insurgents.
A Delhi court has extended the NIA custody of two individuals, Zameer Ahmad Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat, held in connection with the Red Fort blast case after conducting in-camera proceedings.
A Delhi court has declined to take cognisance of a prosecution complaint in the Chhattisgarh coal scam case, stating that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot usurp jurisdiction.
A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of an IPS officer implicated in a case involving an illegal raid and extortion charges.
Opposing the bail pleas, Delhi Police submitted that the Constitution grants the right to peaceful protest, but there are also certain conditions
A Delhi court cautioned probe agencies against using investigations to influence political outcomes, stating corruption charges in the liquor policy case lacked sufficient evidence. The judge emphasized that election funding irregularities fall under the Election Commission's purview, not criminal law, unless a distinct criminal offense is proven. This ruling highlights concerns about agencies overstepping their bounds.
While junking CBI’s Excise Policy case, Delhi court questions agency’s repeated use of ‘South Group’ in the charge sheet against Kejriwal and others
A Delhi court discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case, citing insufficient evidence.
A dramatic confrontation unfolded between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh police after Youth Congress activists were arrested, leading to a kidnapping case against Delhi personnel and vehicle detentions near Shimla.
A Delhi court granted bail to a man accused of abetting his former partner's suicide, stating a breakup alone isn't criminal instigation. The court noted a significant gap between the couple's last co
A Delhi court has granted seven-day police custody for six individuals arrested in connection with alleged terror links.
A Delhi court has formally framed charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad and ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi in connection with the Land-for-Job CBI case.