A court has framed charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others, with additional Arms Act and Explosives Act provisions. The case stems from a 2021 Delhi Police FIR alleging an interstate crime syndicate involved in extortion, arms trafficking, and contract killings. The trial is set to follow.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing on May 12 for the bail plea of former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan. The matter returned to the court after a judge recused earlier this week, prompting a fresh listing for arguments. Balyan is an accused in a case invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
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