The Supreme Court on Tuesday (10th Dec) dismissed the CBI’s plea against medical bail granted to Dheeraj Wadhawan, former DHFL promoter, citing health issues. The trial is expected to last over a decade due to the case’s complexity. The court imposed strict bail conditions while revoking the Wadhawan brothers’ statutory bail, reinforcing procedural errors by earlier courts.
Today, On 30th October, Actor Darshan was granted six weeks of interim bail on October 30 to receive medical treatment after being arrested for allegedly torturing and murdering a fan. The incident arose from obscenity accusations against the fan by Darshan’s friend, Pavithra Gowda. The court allowed bail due to Darshan’s medical needs, restricting his passport usage.
The Supreme Court today granted bail to Prem Prakash, an alleged associate of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, in a money laundering case. The court emphasized that bail is the rule and jail is the exception, even in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It also ruled on the inadmissibility of confessions made by an accused under PMLA to an investigating officer. The bench expressed concerns over the Enforcement Directorate’s ongoing investigation and criticized the filing of multiple chargesheets without completing the trial.
On Thursday(22nd August),The Supreme Court of India ruled that excessive bail conditions are equivalent to denying bail, undermining the relief granted. This decision underscores the need for reasonable and proportionate bail conditions in line with constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court of India today rejected a plea to cancel bail for Mohan Nayak N, an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case. The bench upheld the High Court’s decision, emphasizing the need for expedited proceedings and stating that bail cancellation could be pursued if conditions were violated. The accused had been in custody since July 18, 2018.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court of India clarified that accused individuals in money laundering cases, appearing in court following summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, are not subject to strict bail conditions. The court emphasized that custodial interrogation is necessary for granting custody, and the stricter bail requirements do not apply in such cases. This ruling follows the controversy over the reinstatement of certain bail conditions and has prompted review applications and public criticism.
The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Shiba Shankar Das, overturning a bail condition restricting his political activities. Das, a former mayor and BJP leader, challenged the constraint imposed by the Orissa High Court, emphasizing fundamental rights. NEW DELHI: Recently, The Supreme Court has made a significant ruling affecting the rights of individuals under […]
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the rights of individuals arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), emphasizing the need for the Enforcement Directorate to adhere to constitutional norms. The court upheld the requirement for written grounds of arrest to be provided, underscoring the importance of transparency and adherence to legal procedures.
