Asha Kiran Shelter Home Deaths Spark Political Row in Delhi

A shelter home in Delhi, Asha Kiran, is embroiled in controversy after 14 inmates died within 20 days. Reports indicate a significant reduction in the inmates’ diet and 25 others suffering from tuberculosis. The ruling AAP party has called for an investigation and questioned the appointment of a previously suspended official as the shelter home administrator.

Delhi HC Dismisses Plea by Arvind Kejriwal Aide in AAP MP Assault Case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging his arrest in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The court rejected the plea, stating that Kumar’s release on bail could influence the ongoing investigation. Kumar is accused of assaulting Maliwal at the Chief Minister’s residence on May 13, with the incident leading to the registration of an FIR against him under various IPC provisions. He was arrested on May 18 and is currently in judicial custody.

Supreme Court to Hear Manish Sisodia’s Bail Pleas in Delhi Excise Scam Case

The Supreme Court will hear the bail pleas of Manish Sisodia, AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister, on Monday in connection with corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Sisodia has been in jail for 16 months and argues that the trial has not progressed since last October. The court will consider responses from the CBI and ED after previously refusing bail pending the filing of charge sheets and prosecution complaints.

AAP Alleges Conspiracy to Kill Kejriwal in Tihar Jail

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of plotting to kill Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while in Tihar jail. AAP MP Sanjay Singh, citing medical reports, expressed concern for Kejriwal’s safety and alleged that the BJP and the LG are deliberately misrepresenting his health condition.

Supreme Court Issues Notice to ED in Manish Sisodia’s Bail Plea

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s petition challenging the Delhi High Court’s denial of bail in an excise policy money laundering case. The court has sought a response from the ED and scheduled the next hearing for July 29. Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, is currently in judicial custody and had previously been arrested by the CBI for alleged irregularities in the implementation of the now-scrapped excise policy.

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