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.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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