AdvertisingAs stipulated earlier, Thakur will have to remain present before the court at least once this week. On May 17, the court had directed all accused to remain present before it at least once a week unless they have a “cogent reason” for their absence. The court said that while granting bail to Thakur, the Bombay High Court had specifically directed her to remain present at the time of hearing. “Time and again, the honourable apex court has directed the court to decide matters of political leaders expeditiously. Both were exempted only on Monday and their lawyers were directed to inform them to remain present at least once this week.

Source: Indian Express June 03, 2019 22:07 UTC