Delhi High Court Won’t Restrain AJL From Seeking Release Of Attached Properties In National Herald Case

No interim order came on Monday on the plea to stop Associated Journals Limited from seeking release of properties attached by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald Case. New Delhi: Hearing the agency’s challenge to a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi […]

Allahabad HC: Decree Affirmed Up To Supreme Court Not Collusive, Directs Execution Within Three Months

The Allahabad High Court has refused to let the State of Uttar Pradesh reopen, as collusive, a 1977 decree for ejectment, rent and damages that was maintained in appeal, second appeal and before the Supreme Court, holding that the State contested the suits at every stage. Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has held that decrees […]

Madras High Court Calls For Mandatory Attachment Of Corruption Assets, Flags Vigilance Department’s Delay

Calling for mandatory attachment of property suspected to be bought with corrupt money, the Madras High Court has urged an amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act, while setting aside the confiscation of about 88 acres that a convicted Sub-Registrar had sold off before trial. Madurai: The Madras High Court has held that attachment of […]

Allahabad High Court Quashes Firozabad DM’s Refusal To Release Gangsters Act Property; Section 16(1) Reference Mandatory

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the District Magistrate, Firozabad’s order of March 9, 2026 rejecting Pooja Devi’s plea for release of property attached under the Gangsters Act, holding that a DM who declines release under Section 15 must refer the matter with his report to the competent court under Section 16(1), and has remitted the plea for fresh decision within two months.

Punjab And Haryana High Court Seeks Status Report On ‘Anomaly’ In Muktsar Executing Court’s Order

Justice Lapita Banerji of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has called for a status report from the District Judge, Sri Muktsar Sahib, explaining an anomaly in an August 19, 2026 order in execution proceedings against judgment debtors, including the recording of a High Court stay order that the award holder says was never passed, and has listed the civil revision on November 30, 2026.

ANALYSIS| Attachment Before Judgment Invalid on Property Alienated Prior to Institution of Suit: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that attachment before judgment cannot legally apply to any property already transferred before a suit is filed, reaffirming that prior registered sale deeds override later proceedings and remain fully protected.