Delhi Mlas

Delhi court acquits ex-MLA Ranbir Kharb, wife Anita in investor fraud case

A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted former MLA Ranbir Singh Kharb and his wife Anita Kharb in a case of defrauding investors between 1998 and 2004. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja passed the order on an appeal filed by the Kharbs against an order by a magisterial court, which had convicted the couple and sentenced them to a seven-year jail term. The special court said there were "glaring contradictions" and "discrepancies" in the prosecution's case which the trial had failed to appreciate. "On the basis of evidence on record and the discrepancies discussed... I am of the considered opinion that the appellants could not have been convicted for the alleged offences... Both the appellants are accordingly acquitted," the judge ordered. The bench said the prosecution had failed to bring home the guilt of the appellants beyond the realm of reasonable doubt. Ranbir Singh Kharb, 62, and Anita Kharb, 56, had approached the special court against the order of the magisterial court, saying that

Aam Aadmi Party to hold meeting of all its MLAs at CM's residence on Jun 6

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday said it will hold a meeting of all its MLAs in the evening. "The meeting will be held at the Chief Minister's residence in Civil Lines," the party said. This is the first such party meet since the rout of the AAP-Congress combine in the national capital Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is facing charges in an excise scam, before surrendering on Sunday after his bail was over had held a meeting of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee and assigned roles to MLAs.

AAP protests delay of one-time settlement scheme; House adjourned for day

AAP MLAs trooped into the well of the Delhi Assembly and protested against the stalling of the one-time settlement scheme for rectifying water bills, leading the speaker to adjourn the House for the day. After the special mention of issues related to constituencies of MLAs under Rule 280, the AAP members trooped into the well of the House and raised slogans against the BJP, accusing it of putting pressure on officers to stall the scheme. They demanded that the Lt Governor suspend the officers responsible for obstructing the scheme. Speaker Ram Niwas Goel tried to pacify the AAP members and asked them to take their seats but, as the protesting MLAs refused to budge, he adjourned the House for half an hour. When the House reconvened, the AAP MLAs again trooped into the well and raised slogans. Goel again requested the MLAs to go back to their seats but they continued to raise slogans. Finally, the speaker adjourned the House till 11 am on Wednesday. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal,

MLAs threatened, offered bribes, this is serious matter, says Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said some of his MLAs have approached him alleging that they have been threatened and offered bribes to break the party and the AAP's political affairs committee will meet on Wednesday to take stock of the situation. A couple of days back, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who is facing a CBI probe in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of Excise Policy 2021-22, had claimed that he was offered the CM's post by the BJP and a withdrawal of all cases, if he quit AAP. "Some MLAs have approached me and told me that they have been threatened, offered bribes to break the party. This is a very serious matter. We will have a political affairs committee meeting over the issue at 4 pm today to take stock of the situation," he told reporters. AAP's national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said the legislators -- Ajay Dutt, Sanjeev Jha, Somnath Bharati and Kuldeep -- have been approached by leaders of the Bharatiya Janata

Prez polls: Building that was British seat of power turns into voting booth

Delhi MLAs on Monday queued up to cast their votes in the Presidential election on the premises of the historic Assembly building that had once housed the Central Legislative Assembly

Information provided under RTI Act can't be denied to MLAs: Delhi Assembly

A three member committee formed by Delhi Assembly said that information provided under RTI Act can not be denied to the legislators, sources said

Delhi Assembly clears Bills seeking 66% hike in salary of MLAs, ministers

The Delhi Assembly on Monday passed bills pertaining to over 66 per cent hike in salaries and allowances of its members, the first raise in last 11 years for the legislators who are considered the lowest-paid lawmakers in the country. Five different bills were tabled for the hike in salaries of ministers, MLAs, chief whip, Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, which were passed by the members. These bills will now be sent for president's approval. "Today, @DelhiAssembly passed five bills to increase the salary & allowances of Ministers, MLAs, Chief Whip, Speaker & Dy. Speaker and Leader of Opposition after 11 long years since the last increase. These bills will come into force after approval of President of India," Law Minister Kailash Gahlot tweeted after tabling the bills in the House. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio, termed the hike a "good" one in the current context and said the salaries should be .

Delhi Assembly passes Bill to increase salaries, allowances of its members

The AAP government has increased the salary of its MLAs from Rs 12,000 to Rs 30,000 per month

Delhi Assembly passes bill to hike salaries by over 66% of its members

The Delhi Assembly on Monday passed bills pertaining to over 66 per cent hike in salaries and allowances of its members who are among the lowest-paid lawmakers in the country

Delhi MLAs to get Rs 90,000 per month salary, allowances soon: AAP

The Centre's approval to the Delhi government's proposal came after about seven years, AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said

Grievance redressal to be set up at all MLA offices: CM Kejriwal

Internal system has been developed to address people's grievances in a systematic manner at AAP MLA Dilip Pandey's office which has been given an ISO certification, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said

Richest Delhi assembly: 74% MLAs millionaires, avg assets at Rs 14.29 cr

The average of assets per MLA in the new Delhi Assembly is Rs 14.29 crore, which is more than double the average of Rs 6.29 crore in 2015

Over 50% newly-elected Delhi MLAs have serious criminal cases: ADR

In the previous assembly, 24 MLAs had declared criminal cases against themselves

70% of Delhi MLAs 'under performing': Report

In fact, nearly 33 per cent of the Delhi MLAs, overwhelmingly belonging to the AAP, hardly participated in discussions