Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a Delhi High Court order that refused to quash his arrest by the CBI in the Delhi Excise Policy case. This move follows the CBI’s investigation into alleged irregularities in the policy.
Puja Khedkar, the former IAS trainee embroiled in controversy for allegedly faking her identity and misusing power, is set to appear before the Delhi High Court on August 12 for an anticipatory bail hearing. Ahead of the hearing, a letter surfaced where Khedkar accuses Pune Collector Suhas Diwase of subjecting her to insults and mistreatment during her training at the Pune District Collectorate.
Puja Khedkar, a former probationary IAS officer, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) decision to cancel her candidature. The UPSC found her guilty of cheating and forgery, disqualifying her from future exams. The court has directed the investigating agency to widen its scope of investigation into potential irregularities in recent UPSC exams, including illegal attempts beyond limits, fraudulent OBC and disability benefits claims.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will challenge the Delhi High Court’s decision to dispose of his bail plea in a CBI case related to the alleged excise policy scam. The High Court upheld Kejriwal’s arrest by the CBI, prompting this legal move.
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.
The Delhi High Court has criticized the Delhi Police for arresting the SUV driver in connection with the drowning of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in Rajinder Nagar. The court also criticized the MCD for its negligence in the matter and transferred the case to the CBI.
The Delhi High Court has ordered Baba Ramdev to retract his claims that Coronil is a cure for Covid-19 within three days. The court’s decision comes after several doctors’ associations filed a lawsuit against Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurveda in 2021, challenging the efficacy of Coronil. The court has directed Ramdev to remove all public statements claiming Coronil as a cure, emphasizing that it should only be promoted as an immunity booster.
The Delhi High Court has directed the MCD to take immediate action to improve the condition of five schools under its jurisdiction, following a report that highlighted several shortcomings including broken furniture, teacher shortages, and flooding in classrooms. The court ordered the supply of desks and chairs, the provision of uniforms by August 15th, and a visit by the MCD Director of Education to the schools to assess the situation and implement remedial measures.
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police seeking a response on Umar Khalid’s bail plea in the UAPA case. The court has scheduled the hearing for August 29. Khalid has been in custody since September 2020 and his previous bail applications have been rejected by the trial court.
The Delhi High Court has ordered X and Google to remove defamatory social media posts targeting Anjali Birla, an IRPS officer and daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The posts falsely accused Birla of misusing her father’s position to pass the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The court issued an interim injunction, directing the removal of the posts within 24 hours and restraining unknown parties from further spreading the defamatory content.
