Articles by Deepankar Malviya
Man acquitted in 37-yr-old CBI case; ‘blow to justice’, remarks Delhi court
Delhi court acquits accused in a 37-year-old disproportionate asset case, criticizing the criminal justice system for delays causing a miscarriage of justice.
![An application moved in November 2023 pointed out that Ahluwalia was not in a fit state of mind to stand trial. A medical board at IHBAS confirmed that he was suffering from moderate dementia with atypical Parkinson’s disease, and he was deemed unfit for trial. (Representational image) An application moved in November 2023 pointed out that Ahluwalia was not in a fit state of mind to stand trial. A medical board at IHBAS confirmed that he was suffering from moderate dementia with atypical Parkinson’s disease, and he was deemed unfit for trial. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/19/150x84/An-application-moved-in-November-2023-pointed-out-_1721415301399.jpg)
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Pocso case: Delhi court says punishment must correspond to offence
Additional sessions judge Susheel Bala Dagar sentenced Ashraf Rain to life imprisonment under section 6 of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act
![The court was hearing a case in which Ashraf Rain kidnapped a five-year-old girl from her grandparent’s house in October 2019. (Representational image) The court was hearing a case in which Ashraf Rain kidnapped a five-year-old girl from her grandparent’s house in October 2019. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/The-court-was-hearing-a-case-in-which-Ashraf-Rain-_1721237120437.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:56 PM IST
Delhi high court grants Centre till July 25 to decide on AAP plea for party office
A request was made by the Directorate of Estates, ministry of housing affairs, seeking four more weeks for the Centre to decide on the issue
![The AAP currently operates out of an office on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, but the plot is required for expanding district judiciary services. (HT Archive) The AAP currently operates out of an office on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, but the plot is required for expanding district judiciary services. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/The-AAP-currently-operates-out-of-an-office-on-Dee_1721153273017.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Delhi court seeks ED response on Amanatullah Khan’s revision petition
Special judge Kaveri Baweja issued notice of the application to ED and listed the matter for hearing on July 12
![Amanatullah Khan, the Okhla MLA, had moved a petition seeking to set aside the April 9 order of the magistrate court, and to put a stay on proceedings pending before the magistrate court. (ANI) Amanatullah Khan, the Okhla MLA, had moved a petition seeking to set aside the April 9 order of the magistrate court, and to put a stay on proceedings pending before the magistrate court. (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/10/150x84/Amanatullah-Khan--the-Okhla-MLA--had-moved-a-petit_1720630179803.jpg)
Published on Jul 10, 2024 10:20 PM IST
Deepankar Malviya, New Delhi
Delhi court seeks complainants’ response on CBI’s closure report in coal case
The complainants in the case included Union minister of state for railways and food processing industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, and six other political leaders
![The court was hearing a case registered by CBI against M/s Nippon Denro Ispat Limited and other unknown public servants regarding the allocation and mining of coal blocks. (Representational image) The court was hearing a case registered by CBI against M/s Nippon Denro Ispat Limited and other unknown public servants regarding the allocation and mining of coal blocks. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/10/150x84/The-court-was-hearing-a-case-registered-by-CBI-aga_1720625738439.jpg)
Published on Jul 10, 2024 09:06 PM IST
Court refuses interim bail to Satyender Jain
In his application, Jain stated that his younger daughter is also suffering from certain medical conditions
![Satyendar Jain going to Tihar Jail from his house on March 18, 2024. (ANI Photo) Satyendar Jain going to Tihar Jail from his house on March 18, 2024. (ANI Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/10/148x111/Satyendar_Jain_1720593485697_1720593485893.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 10:48 PM IST
Delhi court issues production warrant for Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case
The federal probe agency had filed a 200-page chargesheet naming Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as accused in the case on May 17
![The court also took cognisance on the eighth supplementary chargesheet filed by ED. (PTI photo) The court also took cognisance on the eighth supplementary chargesheet filed by ED. (PTI photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/150x84/The-court-also-took-cognisance-on-the-eighth-suppl_1720519176598.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 03:30 PM IST
Bailable warrant against filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi in cheque dishonour case
The case was filed by businessman Jhoolan Prasad over a financial transaction for the film Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
![Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is known for hits such as “Andaz Apna Apna,” “Damini,” and “Ghayal.” (HT Archive) Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is known for hits such as “Andaz Apna Apna,” “Damini,” and “Ghayal.” (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/Filmmaker-Rajkumar-Santoshi-is-known-for-hits-such_1720372210259_1720372967956.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:53 PM IST
Deepankar Malviya, New Delhi
Delhi court issues bailable warrant against Rajkumar Santoshi in cheque case
The cheque dishonour case arose from a financial transaction between Rajkumar Santoshi and businessman Jhoolan Prasad for the production of the film ‘Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh’
![Rajkumar Santoshi. Rajkumar Santoshi.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Rajkumar-Santoshi-_1720353607056.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Plea for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s wife to be part of medical consults junked
Advocate Vivek Jain, who appeared for Kejriwal, argued that Sunita Kejriwal should be allowed to be present to be aware of the treatment being administered.
![Shortly after the court dismissed the plea, the CM’s wife released her first video message after the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, reiterating that her husband was the ‘victim of a deep political conspiracy’. (PTI) Shortly after the court dismissed the plea, the CM’s wife released her first video message after the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, reiterating that her husband was the ‘victim of a deep political conspiracy’. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/Shortly-after-the-court-dismissed-the-plea--the-CM_1720291315282_1720294147428.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 04:30 AM IST
Deepankar Malviya Alok KN Mishra
Order on ED charges against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on July 9
ED, in its charge sheet naming Kejriwal, relied on chats between the Delhi CM and hawala operators regarding alleged proceeds of crime in the excise policy case
![Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. (PTI) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/150x84/Delhi-chief-minister-Arvind-Kejriwal---PTI-_1720118003802.jpg)
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 01:58 AM IST
Delhi excise policy case: Custody of CM Arvind Kejriwal extended till July 12
Kejriwal was produced before special judge Kaveri Baweja from Tihar prisons through virtual conferencing.
![Arvind Kejriwal being taken to a court by CBI officials in New Delhi on June 29. (PTI) Arvind Kejriwal being taken to a court by CBI officials in New Delhi on June 29. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/150x84/Arvind-Kejriwal-being-taken-to-a-court-by-CBI-offi_1720028869390.jpg)
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 12:45 AM IST
Delhi court allows Engineer Rashid to take oath as MP, grants parole for 2 hours
The National Investigation Agency on Monday gave its nod to allow Engineer Rashid to take the oath of office as a member of Parliament
![Engineer Rashid. (File) Engineer Rashid. (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/150x84/Engineer-Rashid---File-_1719920951346.jpg)
Published on Jul 02, 2024 05:19 PM IST
Medha Patkar gets 5 months in prison in defamation case
The court also fined Patkar ₹10 lakh as compensation to VK Saxena, but suspended the sentence for 30 days to enable her to challenge the judgment
![Social activist Medha Patkar. (HT Archive) Social activist Medha Patkar. (HT Archive)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/01/150x84/Social-activist-Medha-Patkar---HT-Archive-_1719856938237.jpg)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Take down recordings of Arvind kejriwal’s court hearings from online sites: HC
The plea alleged that the audio recording was posted by a person named Akshay Malhotra on X, which was later reposted by the CM’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal, and others
![The court issued notice to Sunita Kejriwal and six others, and posted the matter for further hearing on July 9 to consider their responses. (HT Photo) The court issued notice to Sunita Kejriwal and six others, and posted the matter for further hearing on July 9 to consider their responses. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/150x84/The-court-issued-notice-to-Sunita-Kejriwal-and-six_1718473887347.jpg)
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Swati Maliwal ‘assault’ case: Bibhav Kumar’s judicial custody extended
Bibhav Kumar was presented virtually before vacation judge Neha Goel, as his one-day judicial custody, granted on Friday, came to an end.
![Delhi Police personnel with CM Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar leaving Kejriwal's residence after recreation of the scene in AAP MP Swati Maliwal's assault case on May 20, 2024. (PTI) Delhi Police personnel with CM Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar leaving Kejriwal's residence after recreation of the scene in AAP MP Swati Maliwal's assault case on May 20, 2024. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/150x84/Delhi-Police-personnel-with-CM-Arvind-Kejriwal-s-a_1718473346798.jpg)
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 12:23 AM IST
Deepankar Malviya, New Delhi
HC notice to police on bail plea by CM aide
The Tis Hazari court has extended Bibhav Kumar’s judicial custody for a day, directing the Delhi police to produce him on June 15.
![Bibhav Kumar is in judicial custody in connection with the alleged assault case on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. (ANI photo) Bibhav Kumar is in judicial custody in connection with the alleged assault case on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. (ANI photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/14/150x84/Bibhav-Kumar-is-in-judicial-custody-in-connection-_1718388364470.jpg)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Evidence may be tampered if Kejriwal given bail: ED
The court deferred the hearing of arguments on the bail application to June 14 after Kejriwal’s counsel requested time to review the ED reply for a detailed rebuttal
![ED emphasised that ample evidence links Kejriwal to the offence of money laundering, and his release on bail could impede further investigation into the alleged conspiracy. (File Photo) ED emphasised that ample evidence links Kejriwal to the offence of money laundering, and his release on bail could impede further investigation into the alleged conspiracy. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/150x84/ED-emphasised-that-ample-evidence-links-Kejriwal-t_1717783959417.jpg)
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Maliwal assault case: Delhi court rejects bail plea of Bibhav Kumar for 2nd time
The court was hearing a second bail application filed by Kumar after his earlier application was dismissed on May 27
![Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar being produced before the Tis Hazari Court in connection with the alleged assault case on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at CM Kejriwal's residence, in New Delhi on Friday.(ANI) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar being produced before the Tis Hazari Court in connection with the alleged assault case on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at CM Kejriwal's residence, in New Delhi on Friday.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/148x111/Bibhav_Kumar_1717798087944_1717798088298.jpg)
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 03:42 AM IST
Parliament security breach: Delhi police files charge sheet against 6 accused
All accused were produced before the court physically as their judicial custody came to an end. The court extended the judicial custody of all the six accused till July 15
![The parliament security breach took place on December 13, 2023 (File Photo) The parliament security breach took place on December 13, 2023 (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/150x84/The-parliament-security-breach-took-place-on-Decem_1717748369348.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:50 PM IST
Supertech promoter granted bail, court cites lack of proof
The Delhi court on Thursday held that Supertech's promoter met the twin conditions for bail under the PMLA as well as the triple test under CrPC
![RK Arora (HT Photo) RK Arora (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/150x84/RK-Arora--HT-Photo-_1717699995988.jpg)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Delhi court rejects Arvind Kejriwal’s request for interim bail
The judge ordered Tihar jail authorities to get the diagnostic tests required by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal
![Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal sought interim bail for a week to get diagnostic tests conducted (AFP) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal sought interim bail for a week to get diagnostic tests conducted (AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/05/150x84/Delhi-chief-minister-Arvind-Kejriwal-sought-interi_1717585387986.jpg)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 04:33 PM IST
Kejriwal goes back to Tihar jail as his bail period is over
Delhi CM Kejriwal returned to Tihar jail after 21 days' interim bail, addressing AAP workers and dismissing exit polls as fake. He was remanded in judicial custody till June 5.
![Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal reaches Tihar Jail on Sunday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo) Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal reaches Tihar Jail on Sunday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/02/150x84/Chief-minister-Arvind-Kejriwal-reaches-Tihar-Jail-_1717351732284.jpg)
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Deepankar Malviya, New Delhi
Alok KN MishraWhy ruling in tussle between Patkar and Saxena is a key judgment on defamation
This ruling brings to a close a lengthy legal battle that has its roots in the Sardar Sarovar Project and highlights the court’s stances on defamation
![Both Medha Patkar and the VK Saxena have been locked in a legal battle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA). Both Medha Patkar and the VK Saxena have been locked in a legal battle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA).](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/01/148x111/Medha_Patkar_1716554933637_1717276726257.jpg)
Published on Jun 02, 2024 04:00 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal to return to Tihar Jail on June 2
A Delhi court on Saturday fixed June 5 to deliver its order on his interim bail application in connection with the Delhi excise policy case
![Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (HT Photo) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/02/148x111/Delhi-chief-minister-Arvind-Kejriwal--HT-Photo-_1717265186854_1717291008626.jpg)
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 06:47 AM IST
Delhi court issues notice to ED on CM Arvind Kejriwal’s regular bail plea
In the first application, the Delhi CM has sought regular bail in the case, and in the second, he has sought interim bail for seven days on medical grounds
![Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Patiala on Thursday. (ANI) Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Patiala on Thursday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/30/148x111/Delhi-CM-Arvind-Kejriwal-with-Punjab-CM-Bhagwant-M_1717093182862_1717102334092.jpg)
Updated on May 31, 2024 02:27 AM IST
Umar Khalid’s legal woes put spotlight on stringency of UAPA
Khalid’s denial of bail underscores harsh realities faced by the UAPA accused, triggering a debate on balance between national security and individual liberty
![Khalid is facing charges under the stringent UAPA, in connection with the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020. (Sonu Mehta/HT Archive) Khalid is facing charges under the stringent UAPA, in connection with the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020. (Sonu Mehta/HT Archive)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/150x84/Khalid-is-facing-charges-under-the-stringent-UAPA-_1717006087849.jpg)
Updated on May 30, 2024 04:38 AM IST
Deepankar Malviya, New Delhi
Delhi court issues production warrant for K Kavitha in ED’s sixth chargesheet
The court noted that there are sufficient materials placed on record to proceed against the accused persons in the Delhi excise policy case
![BRS leader K Kavitha. (ANI File Photo) BRS leader K Kavitha. (ANI File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/150x84/BRS-leader-K-Kavitha---ANI-File-Photo-_1716983499963.jpg)
Updated on May 29, 2024 05:22 PM IST
Drama in Delhi court as CM Arvind Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar’s custody extended
The decision came after defence lawyers raised serious concerns, alleging that public prosecutor was seen exiting judge’s chamber after the order was reserved
![Bibhav Kumar in Tis Hazari court on Tuesday. (PTI) Bibhav Kumar in Tis Hazari court on Tuesday. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/28/148x111/Bibhav-Kumar-in-Tis-Hazari-court-on-Tuesday---PTI-_1716921259609_1716927545105.jpg)
Updated on May 29, 2024 01:51 AM IST
Delhi court issues summons to Atishi; ruse to arrest her: CM Kejriwal
Additional chief metropolitan magistrate (ACMM) Tanya Bamniyal sought Atishi’s personal appearance before the court on June 29
![BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor filed a criminal defamation case against Atishi for allegedly levelling allegations against the BJP of poaching AAP MLAs. (HT Photo) BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor filed a criminal defamation case against Atishi for allegedly levelling allegations against the BJP of poaching AAP MLAs. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/28/150x84/BJP-leader-Praveen-Shankar-Kapoor-filed-a-criminal_1716921260134.jpg)
Updated on May 29, 2024 01:50 AM IST