The Allahabad High Court granted bail to men accused in the Varanasi Ganga iftar row, where they were alleged to have eaten non-vegetarian food on a boat and thrown leftover waste into the river. Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla passed the order while hearing bail applications, and set May 18 for the next round of pleas by other accused. During arguments, the defence said the men were falsely implicated and not named in the FIR filed on March 16.
The NIA has asked a special court to cancel the bail of activists Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The agency alleges they violated bail conditions by attending a Mumbai Press Club event on January 19, despite restrictions including not speaking to the media and not leaving Mumbai without permission. The court has sought responses from both accused and will hear the matter on May 22. The case stems from speeches at a 2017 Pune conclave followed by violence near Koregaon Bhima.
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The Delhi High Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to respond to Al Falah University group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui’s regular bail plea in a money laundering case tied to alleged misuse of student fees. Justice Saurabh Banerjee issued notice to the ED. While the main bail application is listed for July, interim bail is set to be heard at month-end. Siddiqui was arrested on November 18, 2025, after the trial court rejected his bail on May 2.
Influencer Dr. Neelam Singh, popularly known as “The Skin Doctor,” has broken his silence after arrest and bail in a case tied to alleged posts about Sunjay Kapur’s family. Singh says the judge found no offense or intent behind his detention, thanking supporters while acknowledging criticism. He indicated he will later share case details and his next steps.
Eight-year-old Reyansh Soni, critically hurt in Bulandshahr’s celebratory firing incident, has undergone a second major head surgery for facial reconstruction at a private hospital in Greater Noida, reportedly successfully. The case, which triggered public outrage, also saw the accused father granted bail, intensifying scrutiny over the handling of the matter.
A Delhi Saket court granted three days of police custody to Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, chairman of Al-Falah University, in a PMLA-linked money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate says the Al-Falah Trust generated over Rs 493 crore in proceeds of crime. His earlier bail plea was rejected, and the ED has already filed a charge sheet.
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A three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 57-year-old school caretaker in Delhi’s Janakpuri on April 30. The accused was arrested, but a court later granted bail. Police say they are investigating CCTV footage, while allegations of delayed action and police misconduct have been raised, intensifying public outrage.
The Supreme Court refused bail to a Delhi University student accused of inciting violence during a Noida industrial workers’ protest. The bench asked the student’s counsel to approach the Allahabad High Court, citing the mounting burden in the apex court, where around 93,000 cases are pending. It also issued notice to Uttar Pradesh police over an alleged torture claim.
Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh hailed senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi in glowing terms as the party held a function to “welcome Khera back” after bail. Speaking at Indira Bhawan with Legal and Media Department office-bearers, Ramesh credited Singhvi’s sharp legal work, while the event underscored the party’s focus on Khera’s release.
A four-year-old girl’s rape and murder in Pune has ignited renewed calls for the Shakti Act. NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar said the current system is failing, pointing to the accused’s prior arrests and bail. The victim’s father urged politicians to avoid visits until justice is delivered and the accused faces capital punishment.
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The Supreme Court granted bail and suspended a jail sentence for a government officer accused of taking a Rs 10,000 bribe, citing an unusual disruption: rats destroyed the seized bribe money. With the cash used as evidence reportedly damaged, the court said it will examine evidence preservation concerns further.
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to Vinesh Chandel, director of political consultancy firm I-PAC, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on April 13 in an alleged money laundering case. The court decision brings relief to Chandel as legal proceedings continue over the ED’s claims and the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense.
A Meghalaya court granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the primary accused in the honeymoon murder of her husband, Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. The ruling comes nearly a year after he was found dead in East Khasi Hills during their honeymoon. The case remains sensational and closely watched, as legal proceedings continue.
A court in Meghalaya has granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in 2025. Raja went missing and his body was later found mutilated. Sonam and others were arrested, and police say the investigation will continue.
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CoinDCX co-founders were granted bail after a court concluded there was no prima facie case of cheating against them. The crypto firm said the arrests were triggered by a fraudulent website impersonating CoinDCX, deceiving a complainant. CoinDCX added that its official platform is “.pro” and claimed it was also a victim of the scam.
A Delhi court has remanded Vinesh Chandel, director of I-PAC, to 14 days of judicial custody in a money laundering probe connected to an alleged coal pilferage case. Chandel has filed for regular bail. The Enforcement Directorate’s custody concluded on the day of the hearing, and the court noted the arrest followed required legal procedures.
Four accused in the TCS Nashik sexual offence case, including Tausif Attar and Danish Shaikh, are set to be taken into police custody in a fresh matter. The group will be produced before the court on Friday, April 24. Earlier, seven people were arrested in connection with the case and have since moved for bail.
The Karnataka High Court cautioned the Enforcement Directorate that it could impose Rs 1 lakh in costs if the agency’s appeal against Winzo founder Paavan Nanda’s bail is deemed unnecessary. The court’s firm stance highlights growing scrutiny over the ED’s strategy in the money laundering case, as proceedings continue and the bail challenge remains under review.
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The CBI has challenged a Delhi High Court order granting bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the Unnao rape case. The agency has now moved the Supreme Court to contest the bail decision, escalating legal pressure in a case that already drew national attention. The development could affect Sengar’s interim release as the top court reviews the arguments.
The Supreme Court has reiterated the principle that bail is the norm and jail the exception, grounding the approach in Article 21’s protection of personal liberty. The rulings also question how Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act operates, arguing it can undermine the presumption of innocence. The focus shifts to balancing enforcement with constitutional rights.
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