The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to an RTI activist and his aide accused of obstructing road construction in Punjab. Justices criticized the misuse of RTI, calling it a 'new business' and 'yellow journalism'.
Prince, brother of educator Raushan Anand and accused in the vandalism of Khan Sir's coaching institute, has died under mysterious circumstances in Nepal. The incident occurred amid an ongoing legal battle concerning the vandalism.
The Calcutta High Court denied an urgent hearing for former West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas, who sought to quash an FIR alleging criminal intimidation filed by Messi GOAT Tour organizer Satadru Datta. The court directed Biswas to follow regular legal processes, suggesting he apply for anticipatory bail if fearing arrest.
The CBI recreated the crime scene at former judge Giribala Singh's residence using dummies and sacks to reconstruct the events surrounding Twisha Sharma's death. The exercise aims to verify witness statements and identify inconsistencies as Singh remains in custody.
The CBI has taken over the investigation into the Twisha Sharma death case following a Supreme Court directive. The FIR, originally filed in Bhopal, has been re-registered by the CBI, which will begin its probe on Tuesday. The apex court also ordered both families to refrain from media interviews.
The Madhya Pradesh high court will hear a petition seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail for retired judge Giribala Singh, accused in her daughter-in-law's dowry death case. The victim's family filed the plea after the Bhopal sessions court granted bail.
Samarth Singh, the prime accused in the death of his wife Twisha Sharma, was arrested in Jabalpur and remanded to seven days police custody in Bhopal. Singh is accused of mental torture and dowry harassment, and his mother, Giribala Singh, is also a co-accused.
Madhya Pradesh govt orders CBI probe into Twisha Sharma's death amid allegations. Her mother-in-law, a former judge, faces bail cancellation and review of her position. Husband is absconding.
Twisha Sharma's family questions absconding husband Samarth Singh's bail plea in Madhya Pradesh High Court amid allegations of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide. Sharma was found dead May 12; police issued a Look Out Circular against Singh.
Bhopal police issued a final notice to former judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, threatening to seek cancellation of her anticipatory bail if she doesn't cooperate. The MP government is reviewing her position as consumer commission president.
A 33-year-old model and actress, Twisha Sharma, was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal. Her family alleges dowry harassment and murder by her husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh. Samarth is absconding, with a cash reward announced for his arrest, while Giribala has been granted anticipatory bail.
Navnidhi Sharma, father of Twisha Sharma found dead at her in-laws', demands a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS-Delhi, alleging a cover-up and rejecting drug claims. He accuses his son-in-law of being a drug addict and criticizes anticipatory bail for the mother-in-law.
Tumakuru police solved the case of a missing 17-year-old girl and her father. The father murdered his daughter over her choice of groom, then faked his own disappearance for nearly a month before being apprehended.
A retired district judge and her advocate son have been booked in Bhopal, India, for the alleged dowry death of the son's wife, Twisha Sharma. Sharma was found hanging at her marital home. Her family alleges dowry harassment and murder, with claims of physical assault and attempts to destroy evidence.
Nida Khan, an accused in the Nashik TCS case involving alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion, has been taken into custody from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Khan was wanted after her anticipatory bail was rejected by the court. Police are continuing their investigation and legal proceedings.
A Nashik court has denied anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, an accused in a sexual harassment and forced religious conversion case at TCS. Prosecutors argued custodial interrogation is necessary due to the severity of the charges.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case related to allegations he made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife regarding multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets. The bench observed the case appeared to stem from political rivalry and stressed that the right to personal liberty under Article 21 must be protected with a high threshold for interference. The court set aside an earlier Gauhati High Court order and directed Khera to cooperate with the investigation.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, deeming allegations against Assam CM's wife and her counter-allegations politically motivated. The court emphasized personal liberty, stating custodial interrogation wasn't warranted given the political overtones of the dispute.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a case stemming from allegations he made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Rinki. The court observed that the allegations appear politically motivated rather than warranting custodial interrogation. Khera had accused Rinki of holding citizenship of other countries and owning overseas companies, after which she registered an FIR accusing him of forgery. The apex court barred Khera from leaving the country without approval and directed him to cooperate with the investigation.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a case related to his allegations of corruption against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, who represented Khera, criticized the Assam government for sending 60 police personnel to Khera's home, calling it an attempt to intimidate and harass. Singhvi urged CM Sarma to reflect on the court's observations about his conduct and express regret.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case involving allegations of forgery and defamation linked to false statements made against Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera had alleged at a press conference that Sharma held multiple foreign passports and undisclosed overseas assets—claims the Assam government termed false and fabricated. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued the case did not warrant custodial arrest, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the plea, citing serious allegations involving fabrication of official documents.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a forgery and defamation case related to alleged false claims against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Supreme Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case involving allegations of disseminating false information about the Assam Chief Minister's wife's passport.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has moved the Supreme Court after the Gauhati High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a defamation and forgery case filed by Assam Police. Khera had alleged that Assam CM's wife holds foreign passports and undisclosed assets abroad.
