News for 'bail plea'

Why CBI Officers Were Jailed For Assaulting IRS Officer

Why CBI Officers Were Jailed For Assaulting IRS Officer

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced two CBI officers to three months' imprisonment for assaulting and trespassing into the residence of an IRS officer during a raid two decades ago.

Sabarimala gold theft case: No HC relief for TDB ex-chief; pulls up SIT

Sabarimala gold theft case: No HC relief for TDB ex-chief; pulls up SIT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The Kerala High Court denied bail to former TDB president N Vasu and others accused in the Sabarimala gold loss case, citing laxity in the investigation and potential impediment to the probe if bail is granted.

Delhi riots: HC adjourns bail plea of Sharjeel Imam to Dec 16

Delhi riots: HC adjourns bail plea of Sharjeel Imam to Dec 16

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The court also listed for hearing on November 18 bail pleas by other co-accused in the matter, including Khalid Saifi and Meeran Haider.

Jailed JD-U MLC Manorama Devi's bail plea rejected

Jailed JD-U MLC Manorama Devi's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Devi, who is accused of violating prohibition law, was on Tuesday sent to 14-day judicial custody.

Cash-for-vote: 'Active player' Suhail's bail plea rejected

Cash-for-vote: 'Active player' Suhail's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail plea of political worker Suhail Hindustani, arrested for his alleged role in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, saying he has played "an active role" in the case from beginning to end.

BJP MLA Nitesh Rane withdraws bail plea in Bombay HC, surrenders in Sindhudurg

BJP MLA Nitesh Rane withdraws bail plea in Bombay HC, surrenders in Sindhudurg

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Nitesh Rane on Wednesday surrendered before a court in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra in an alleged attempt to murder case.

HC seeks CBI's stand on former NSE boss Chitra Ramkrishna's bail plea in co-location case

HC seeks CBI's stand on former NSE boss Chitra Ramkrishna's bail plea in co-location case

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the bail plea by former managing director and chief executive officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramkrishna in connection with the co-location case. Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain issued notice on the bail application and listed the case for further hearing on May 31. The trial court had dismissed the bail plea of the former NSE boss on May 12 and said that no ground for bail was made out at this stage.

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said it will hear on May 26 a plea by JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who has been arrested in a case related to alleged inflammatory speeches made by him during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens in 2019, seeking interim bail.

Sohrab case: Judge recuses from hearing Chudasama's bail plea

Sohrab case: Judge recuses from hearing Chudasama's bail plea

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

A Gujarat high court judge on Friday recused himself from hearing the bail plea of suspended Indian Police Service officer Abhay Chudasama who was arrested on the charge of being the key conspirator in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

Supreme Court Calls For Expedited Trial In Darshan Murder Case

Supreme Court Calls For Expedited Trial In Darshan Murder Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Supreme Court has directed a Bengaluru court to expedite the hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan and others, expressing concern over the slow progress of the trial.

Hearing on Yeddy's bail plea adjourned to Sep 9

Hearing on Yeddy's bail plea adjourned to Sep 9

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The Karnataka High Court on Monday adjourned to September 9 hearing on an anticipatory bail plea by former chief minister in an alleged graft case.

Rhea Chakraborty files bail plea, to be heard on Thursday

Rhea Chakraborty files bail plea, to be heard on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

This is her second attempt to seek release after a magistrate court on Tuesday refused to grant her bail. In the fresh plea, filed by her lawyer Satish Maneshinde, the 28-year-old actress claimed to be 'innocent'.

2G: Court reserves order on Behrua bail plea

2G: Court reserves order on Behrua bail plea

Rediff.com27 May 2011

A Delhi court on Friday reserved its order on the bail plea of former Telecom Secretary Siddhartha Behura, an accused in 2G spectrum scam case, who countered the conspiracy charge against him by saying he was implementing a policy backed by the Prime minister.

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday wondered why the Gujarat high court has listed the bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad for hearing on September 19, six weeks after it sent a notice to the state government seeking a response to her application, and asked the state to inform it by 2 pm on Friday about whether such a precedent existed there.

Exhibition Centre Execs Challenge Arrests In Mumbai Drug Overdose Case

Exhibition Centre Execs Challenge Arrests In Mumbai Drug Overdose Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Two senior executives of an exhibition centre, arrested in connection with a fatal drug overdose case at a music concert in Mumbai, have moved the Bombay High Court challenging their arrest and seeking bail.

ED opposes Hasan Ali bail plea, says he may flee

ED opposes Hasan Ali bail plea, says he may flee

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed the bail plea of the Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan in its reply filed before the sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday, saying, among other things, that he may flee the country if released. The court will hear the bail application on April 26.

2G scam: CBI opposes bail plea of corporate honchos

2G scam: CBI opposes bail plea of corporate honchos

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday opposed the bail plea of five corporate honchos, who appeared as accused after being named in the chargesheet in the 2G spectrum scam case, in a Delhi court saying that from being 'suspects' they have become 'accused'.

UP Inmate Gets 10 Years For Thane Extortion Plot

UP Inmate Gets 10 Years For Thane Extortion Plot

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Thane court sentenced a convict serving a life term in a UP prison to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for orchestrating a 2015 extortion-linked firing incident against a local businessman from behind bars.

Malegaon blast case: NIA doesn't oppose Sadhvi's bail plea

Malegaon blast case: NIA doesn't oppose Sadhvi's bail plea

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The four accused had applied for bail in February earlier this year. The 2006 Malegaon case comprised of two sets of accused.

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating he will not appear in the excise case personally or through a lawyer before her, citing concerns about impartiality.

Kerala Professor Hand Chopping Case: Court To Frame Charges

Kerala Professor Hand Chopping Case: Court To Frame Charges

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A special court in Kochi will complete proceedings for framing charges against the prime accused in the 2010 hand-chopping case involving professor T J Joseph. PFI activists are accused of attacking him at Muvattupuzha.

TCS case: Kin of accused alleges 'office politics' behind harassment case

TCS case: Kin of accused alleges 'office politics' behind harassment case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The family of a TCS employee arrested in connection with sexual harassment and conversion allegations at a Nashik unit claims he is a victim of internal professional rivalry and office politics. They allege a coordinated conspiracy driven by his academic and professional success.

26/11: Pak asked to respond to Lakhvi's bail plea

26/11: Pak asked to respond to Lakhvi's bail plea

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

A Pakistani anti-terror court conducting the trial of seven suspects charged with planning and facilitating the Mumbai attacks on Tuesday asked the government to respond to Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi's bail plea by July 17.

2002 Gujarat riots: HC judge recuses from hearing Kodnani's bail plea

2002 Gujarat riots: HC judge recuses from hearing Kodnani's bail plea

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

A single judge bench of the Gujarat high court on Tuesday recused itself from hearing a plea by former state minister Maya Kodnani, convicted in the 2002 Naroda Patia riot case, seeking regular bail on the ground of her ill-health.

Nashik Court Remands TCS Employee In Harassment Case

Nashik Court Remands TCS Employee In Harassment Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A Nashik court has remanded Nida Khan, an employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in police custody until May 11 in connection with a sexual harassment and religious coercion case. The police are investigating allegations of forced religious conversion and potential links to other conversion rackets.

VVIP chopper scam case: Christian Michel gets bail

VVIP chopper scam case: Christian Michel gets bail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court has granted bail to alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the purported Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland case. James had been in custody for six years while the investigation was ongoing. The alleged scam relates to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland. James, a British national, was extradited from Dubai in December 2018.

Day after Khalid bail order, SC says against long pretrial jail

Day after Khalid bail order, SC says against long pretrial jail

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court granted bail to Arvind Dham in a money laundering case, emphasizing that prolonged incarceration without trial violates the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Two CAs Arrested in Cyber Fraud Money Laundering Case

Two CAs Arrested in Cyber Fraud Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Two chartered accountants have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to a cyber fraud involving Rs 641 crore.

Delhi riots: SC flags 'planning and mobilisation' role of Khalid, Imam

Delhi riots: SC flags 'planning and mobilisation' role of Khalid, Imam

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing prosecution material suggesting their involvement in planning and strategic direction. The court granted bail to other activists but emphasized the seriousness of the allegations against Khalid and Imam.

Delhi HC Denies Christian Michel's Release in AgustaWestland Chopper Scam

Delhi HC Denies Christian Michel's Release in AgustaWestland Chopper Scam

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, seeking his release from jail. The court found no merit in his challenge to the India-UAE extradition treaty and a trial court order.

Court puts off order on Teesta, Sreekumar bail pleas to July 28

Court puts off order on Teesta, Sreekumar bail pleas to July 28

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday deferred till Thursday its order on the bail pleas of activist Teesta Setalvad and former DGP RB Sreekumar in a case of fabricating evidence to frame innocent persons in connection with the 2002 Gujarat communal riots.

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. An AIMIM corporator is alleged to have provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

No relief for 'godman' Asaram Bapu, court rejects bail plea again

No relief for 'godman' Asaram Bapu, court rejects bail plea again

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram Bapu, who is in jail since September 2013 for allegedly raping a minor, was on Saturday denied bail by a court in Jodhpur, the sixth time his plea for relief has been turned down.

HC judge recuses from bail plea of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar

HC judge recuses from bail plea of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

A bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Talwant Singh directed that the case be listed before another bench for hearing on December 22.

2G: HC to hear bail plea of Kanimozhi on Friday

2G: HC to hear bail plea of Kanimozhi on Friday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The Delhi high court will hear on Friday bail pleas of Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam member of Parliament Kanimozhi and five other accused in the 2G case, advancing the hearing of their petitions from December one.

Asaduddin's bail plea rejected for 2nd time in 2005 case

Asaduddin's bail plea rejected for 2nd time in 2005 case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

A local court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi for the second time in two days in connection with a 2005 case against him.

Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya released from jail

Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya released from jail

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Chaitanya Baghel, son of Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, was released from jail after being granted bail in cases related to the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. The release was met with celebration by Congress supporters.

19 years after 31 deaths, Bombay HC discharges 4 in Malegaon blast case

19 years after 31 deaths, Bombay HC discharges 4 in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, overturning a special court order that had framed charges against them. The accused were charged under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA.

SC seeks UP's reply on bail plea of octogenarian jailed for offence in 1981

SC seeks UP's reply on bail plea of octogenarian jailed for offence in 1981

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

He challenged the order before the Bulandshahr sessions court, which on July 14, 1987 affirmed the trial court's order and upheld his conviction and sentence under the Act.

751 FIRs, but charged only in one: Umar Khalid in SC

751 FIRs, but charged only in one: Umar Khalid in SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Activist Umar Khalid seeks bail in the UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, claiming lack of evidence and denying conspiracy charges. Other activists also argue for bail, citing delays and insufficient evidence.