CJI B.R. Gavai said he would speak to Justice Surya Kant on whether to list fresh writ petitions along with review pleas against the 2022 verdict upholding PMLA. Petitioners seek a larger bench reference on ED’s powers.
The Supreme Court of India will revisit its 2022 PMLA ruling on August 6, amidst petitions calling for a larger Bench to address constitutional concerns. Key issues raised involve the validity of provisions upheld in the previous judgment, particularly those affecting the rights of the accused regarding the Enforcement Case Information Report.
District Judge Gunjan Gupta of Saket Court issued a summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee on July 19 in response to a defamation case filed by BJP leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua. Rathee is accused of labeling Nakhua as a “violent and abusive” troll in a video, leading to widespread condemnation and ridicule against him. The next hearing is scheduled for August 6.
