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Delhi High Court Questions Delhi Government Over Delay in Action on CAG Reports The Delhi High Court has raised serious concerns about the Delhi Government's handling of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, questioning its motives for delaying the process. The remarks came during a hearing involving a petition filed by BJP MLAs seeking the tabling of 14 CAG reports in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Let’s delve into the key issues, the significance of CAG, and why this matter has become a topic of public interest. What is CAG and Its Role? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is a constitutional authority responsible for auditing all receipts and expenditures of the government, including public sector enterprises. Its reports hold the government accountable for the financial and operational efficiency of its departments. CAG reports are presented to the legislative assemblies, where they serve as a critical tool for legislators to debate and scruti...

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Detained by ED in  Waqf Board Money Laundering Case The Enforcement Directorate (ED) detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan on Monday. The investigative agency conducted a raid at his residence in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Delhi Waqf Board, where Khan serves as Chairman.  The Allegations: Misuse of Waqf Properties The case revolves around alleged irregularities in Waqf properties, including illegal leasing and appointments. The ED claims that Khan, along with other accused, misappropriated funds and violated rules during his tenure. The agency has already filed a charge sheet against four accused persons and one firm, alleging that Rs 100 crore worth of Waqf properties were leased illegally. Raid and Detention The ED arrived at Amanatullah Khan’s residence early Monday morning, executing a search warrant. Despite his protests and claims of innocence, Khan was detained and taken into custody. Khan's cousin, Minna...

Court Orders FIR in Alleged Forgery Case Against Delhi's  First Transgender Councillor On August 3, the Rohini District Court directed the Delhi Police to register an FIR and launch an investigation into allegations of forgery against Bobi Kinnar, the first transgender councillor of Delhi. The complaint, filed by Varuna Devi—who lost the MCD election against Kinnar—claims that Kinnar used a forged caste certificate to secure her nomination for a seat reserved for women from the SC community in the Sultanpuri ward. Allegations and Complaint Varuna Devi alleges that Bobi Kinnar obtained a forged caste certificate from Gautam Budh Nagar, UP, in March 2017. According to the complaint, this certificate was later used to obtain a new caste certificate from Delhi, enabling Kinnar to file her nomination for the MCD election. Devi contends that the second certificate was based on false or fabricated documents. Court's Findings and Orders During the hearing, Judicial Magistrate Sanya Dal...

Delhi Court Sends Arvind Kejriwal to Judicial Custody  Till July 12 In a significant development, the Delhi Court has sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody until July 12 in connection with the excise policy case. The decision came after Kejriwal’s three-day Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody ended, and the court decided not to extend it further. Court's Decision and Immediate Reactions The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi ordered the judicial remand of Arvind Kejriwal, following arguments presented by both the prosecution and defense. Advocate DP Singh, representing the CBI, argued that Kejriwal had been uncooperative during his police custody, providing evasive replies contrary to the evidence on record. The court found these arguments sufficient to warrant judicial custody. AAP’s Response The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called the court’s decision a conspiracy orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP leader Sanjay Singh criticized the CBI...