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Kumar v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship - Subclass 187 Visa Appeal Dismissed

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal by three Indian nationals (Sanjeeev Kumar, Neelam Rani, and Anika Choudhary) seeking judicial review of decisions refusing subclass 187 (Regional Employer Nomination) visas. The appellants failed to satisfy clause 187.233 of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 because the employer sponsor had withdrawn its nomination application, meaning no valid nomination existed. The Court ordered the first and second appellants to pay the respondent's costs fixed at $5,000.

Sanjeev Kumar Sentenced, Abdul Hussin Ahmadbin Pleads Guilty to Fraud

The Iowa Insurance Division announced that Sanjeev Kumar was sentenced to up to 25 years for his role in a fraud operation targeting a senior citizen. Abdul Hussin Ahmadbin also pleaded guilty to related charges. The case highlights successful inter-agency cooperation in combating financial exploitation.

Shrikanth v. State of Karnataka - Criminal Petition Quashing BNSS Proceedings

Karnataka High Court (Dharwad Bench) disposed of Criminal Petition No. 100412 of 2026 filed by nine petitioners seeking quashing of criminal proceedings conducted under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar delivered the judgment on March 18, 2026.

Nagaraj v. State of Karnataka - Criminal Quashing Petition Under BNSS

The High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad disposed of Criminal Petition No. 105212 of 2025 filed under Section 482 of Cr.PC/Section 528 of BNSS by petitioners Nagaraj S/o Yallappa Koravar and others against the State of Karnataka. The petition sought quashing of criminal proceedings before the Gadag Rural Police Station. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar presided over the matter.