His order granting bail to Manish Sisodia has been hailed as landmark ruling. A look at life & career of BR Gavai, who will be 2nd Dalit, after KG Balakrishnan, to hold top judicial post.
Manish Sisodia's reinduction can't happen unless Arvind Kejriwal, in his capacity as CM, moves a proposal to L-G. However, since the CM is in jail, he can't do so without judicial approval.
SC rejects CBI & ED's contention that Sisodia caused delay in trial, while reiterating well-established jurisprudence that ‘bail cannot be denied as a matter of punishment’.
The top court said the former deputy CM had been in custody for 17 months, and that it was a 'travesty of justice' to deny him a speedy trial. Sisodia was released on bail on a personal bond of Rs 10 lakh.
CBI has provided list of 13 applications filed by Manish Sisodia in trial court, and in an affidavit before SC, said the former Delhi deputy CM doesn't deserve bail owing to this conduct.
The former Deputy CM of Delhi, who is in judicial custody in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy case, has moved Rouse Avenue Court Thursday for interim bail.
ED had sought 10 days’ custody, argued that AAP chief was 'kingpin' of excise policy. Kejriwal's counsel said nearly 80% witnesses whose statements were recorded had not taken his name.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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