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New Delhi: The Congress on Monday took a hard swipe at the BJP after the Supreme Court of India ordered a preliminary probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged awarding of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms linked to relatives of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A Bench of the Supreme Court of India ordered the CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks and submit a status report within 16 weeks. The direction came in connection with allegatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appeared in person in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI petition challenging the discharge of the AAP convenor and all other accused in the liquor policy case. Justice Sharma took Kejriwal's application for her recusal on record and listed it for hearing on April 13, after she was informed that a plea for transfer of the case to another HC bench filed before the apex co ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 6 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as "arrogant", alleging that they have a mindset of ruling over people rather than working with them. Addressing an election rally at Mala here, Gandhi said the Assembly polls in Kerala were a fight between the Congress-led UDF and the ruling LDF, which he alleged was being indirectly supported by the BJP. "There is a hidden hand helping the LDF a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on a recusal application filed by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, who appeared in person and sought that the matter relating to the alleged excise policy case be heard by a Bench other than that of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The development came during the hearing of a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging a trial court order discharging Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and other ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday opposed before the Delhi high court, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's application seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing its appeal against the trial court's order discharging him and 22 others in the Delhi excise policy case, describing the development as "something serious" that had taken place in the national capital. Justice Sharma took Kejriwal's application on record and listed it for hearing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Monday refrained from making detailed public comments on the ongoing excise policy case, stating that the matter is currently sub judice and sensitive in nature. Speaking to reporters, Kejriwal said, "The matter is subjudice. It is a sensitive issue. I will not speak in the media about this matter. The next date of the hearing is on Monday (April 13) at 2:30 PM. I will argue in my case." Earlier in ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 6 (PTI) The Chhattisgarh High Court has sentenced Amit Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, observing that he was the "mastermind" and "driving force" behind the conspiracy. A division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma, in its April 2 order, set aside a trial court's 2007 judgment acquitting Amit Jogi, holding it as "palpably illegal, wrong, perverse and contrary to the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): In a key development during today's hearing, the Delhi High Court issued notice to the CBI on Arvind Kejriwal and others' plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the excise policy case. Kejriwal, appearing in court, stated that he will argue the recusal application himself. Recording his presence, the Court noted that Respondent No. 18 (Kejriwal) appeared in person and took his recusal application on record, directing the Registry to p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appeared in person in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI petition challenging the discharge of the AAP convenor and all other accused in the liquor policy case. Justice Sharma took Kejriwal's application for her recusal on record and listed it for hearing on April 13. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, argued that the court was not a forum for theatr ...Read More >
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh High Court, on Monday, sentenced Amit Jogi -- son of former chief minister, the late Ajit Jogi -- to life imprisonment for a murder he committed nearly 23 years ago. Amit was convicted of murdering businessman and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ramavatar Jaggi in Raipur in 2003, when his father was the sitting chief minister of the state. A trial court convicted 28 people in the case in 2007, but Amit was acquitted on the basis of benefit of the doubt. The ev ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Solicitor General of India (SGI) has warned against the trend of making "serious allegations" against judges and institutions to force recusal. The Delhi High Court issued notice to CBI on Arvind Kejriwal's plea asking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to recuse from the Excise policy case. Kejriwal told Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma that he will argue the recusal application himself. Kejriwal along with SGI Tushar Mehta and other lawyers were present in the court room. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday heard the CBI's plea challenging the discharge of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in the alleged excise policy case. The matter has now been listed for April 13.Kejriwal, accompanied by his wife, appeared in court and informed the bench that he intends to argue his recusal application personally. A bench of Justices Swarana Kanta Sharma heard the matter.During proceedings, the bench clarified that a petitioner could only argue in person ...Read More >
Kannur: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led front has struck a "deal" with the BJP for April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala. She also accused the ruling LDF of "compromising" on ideology, accountability, and responsibility in order to remain in power for 10 years. The Wayanad MP was addressing a corner meeting in Peravoor in this northern district as part of the campaign for the Assembly polls.The LDF chose to make a deal with the BJP, which "harasses" the m ...Read More >
THRISSUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as "arrogant", alleging that they have a mindset of ruling over people rather than working with them. Addressing an election rally at Mala here, Gandhi said the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala were a fight between the Congress-led UDF and the ruling LDF, which he alleged was being aided by the BJP. "There is a hidden hand helping the LDF," he said, claiming that eve ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala) | Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as "arrogant", alleging that they have a mindset of ruling over people rather than working with them. Addressing an election rally at Mala here, Gandhi said the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala were a fight between the Congress-led UDF and the ruling LDF, which he alleged was being aided by the BJP. "There is a hidden hand helping the LDF," he said, claimin ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 6 (PTI) Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as "arrogant", alleging that they have a mindset of ruling over people rather than working with them. Addressing an election rally at Mala here, Gandhi said the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala were a fight between the Congress-led UDF and the ruling LDF, which he alleged was being aided by the BJP. "There is a hidden hand helping the LDF," he sa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The Congress on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Supreme Court directed the CBI to launch a preliminary inquiry into contracts allegedly awarded to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family members, saying 'na khaunga na khane doonga' has been a "complete hoax" which is unravelling now. The opposition party said this is just the beginning and a number of other BJP CMs are in the same category, "including at least one soon-to-be for ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, April 6, directed the CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of contracts for public works in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry and consequential investigation, if any, shall cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state for the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 20 ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly linked to family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A Bench led by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry -- and any subsequent investigation, would cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state between January 1, 2015, and December 31, ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 2 (PTI) The Chhattisgarh High Court has sentenced Amit Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi. The order is of April 2 when a division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma had set aside Amit Jogi's acquittal by a trial court in 2007. The order copy was uploaded on the HC's website on Monday. "We are of the considered opinion that the judgment passed by the learned trial judge ...Read More >
The Chhattisgarh high court on Thursday convicted former assembly member Amit Jogi, son of the late former chief minister Ajit Jogi, of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ramavatar Jaggi's murder around 23 years ago, directing him to surrender within three weeks. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma set aside a trial court's 2007 acquittal and pronounced Amit Jogi guilty. The high court reopened the case last month. In November 2025, the Supreme Court asked ...Read More >
Raipur, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a landmark verdict that has sent ripples across Chhattisgarh's political landscape, the High Court has sentenced former MLA Amit Jogi, son of the state's first Chief Minister, late Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 in the sensational 2003 murder case of senior NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma pronounced the sentence after hearing the CBI's appeal, a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday arrived at the Delhi High Court, along with his wife, in connection with his recusal application before Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma in the alleged liquor scam. Kejriwal is also expected to argue his case during the hearing. Also Read | Rajasthan Weather Forecast and Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Rain and Hailstorms Till April 8. Refusing to comment on the matter, he told reporters, "The m ...Read More >
The Maharashtra Congress on Monday (April 6, 2026) said it will consider withdrawing from the Baramati assembly bypoll if a first information report (FIR) is registered in the plane crash that killed former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. State Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe, in a statement, rejected claims that the April 23 by-election should be held unopposed, and accused the BJP of adopting a "convenient" political stance. The Congress on Sunday (April 5, 2026) fielded its state unit s ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations of irregularities in the award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh, including those allegedly linked to family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria directed the probe agency to register a preliminary inquiry within two weeks and proceed in accordance with law. The apex court furt ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday arrived at the Delhi High Court, along with his wife, in connection with his recusal application before Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma in the alleged liquor scam. Kejriwal is also expected to argue his case during the hearing. Refusing to comment on the matter, he told reporters, "The matter is sub-judice." The High Court is slated to hear a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the 2007 acquittal of Amit Jogi, son of the state's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, sentencing him to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma accepted the CBI's appeal, reversing the May 31, 2007, verdict of the Raipur trial court. The court found Amit Jogi, a former MLA, guilty under Section 302 (Murder) and Section 120-B (Criminal C ...Read More >
RAIPUR: In a major development in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, the Chhattisgarh high court has convicted former MLA Amit Jogi and sentenced him to life imprisonment, overturning his earlier acquittal in the case. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma set aside the 2007 trial court verdict that had given Jogi the benefit of doubt, and directed him to surrender within three weeks. The case relates to the killing of Ramavatar Jaggi, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on Monday, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of public contracts by the Arunachal Pradesh government to companies owned by relatives the state's chief minister Pema Khandu. The CBI will submit a report within 16 weeks as to whether an independent investigation is warranted, the Court directed. The agency will examine contracts awarded from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2025. H ...Read More >
Pune: The upcoming Baramati Assembly bye-election has taken a dramatic turn as the Congress party candidate Advocate Akash More, has placed a specific demand of an FIR being filed, before the Mahayuti government in exchange for withdrawing his nomination. Speaking to the media, More stated that he would only reconsider his candidacy if the Maharashtra government registers a formal First Information Report (FIR) and conducts a thorough investigation into the aircraft accident that led to Ajit Pa ...Read More >
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