Today (1st April) The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case. Balaji was arrested for a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as Transport Minister. The court seeks a response from the agency regarding the bail application.
19th March (Tuesday): AAP leader Sanjay Singh told the Supreme Court that he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case without prior summons. The court scheduled further hearings for April 2. His legal representative argued that his arrest followed a statement by an ED witness in July 2023 without prior intimation. Singh was earlier detained by the ED on October 4 in connection with the case.
Today, the Supreme Court refused bail to Christian Michel James, a key figure in the AgustaWestland Group scam case involving the purchase of VVIP helicopters. Alleged middleman James, who has been in jail for five years, argued for bail under the doctrine of speciality. The court refused to entertain his plea, emphasizing the seriousness of the accusations.
Today(on 18th March),The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the bail plea of former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, associated with the AAP, in a high-profile money laundering case pursued by the Enforcement Directorate. Jain, accused of financial irregularities, is ordered to surrender immediately, despite his legal efforts and health concerns.
The Supreme Court heard the ED’s petition challenging Tamil Nadu’s lack of cooperation in sharing FIRs for money laundering cases. This includes the Ankit Tiwari bribery case. The court proposed a judicial oversight to address conflicts between central and state agencies. It will address these cases on March 20. There are parallels with disputes in West Bengal.
Today, the Delhi High Court addressed Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in a case involving charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and sedition over his inflammatory speeches. The court has sought a response from the Delhi Police within two weeks and scheduled another hearing for April. Imam’s speeches at Aligarh Muslim University and in Delhi were perceived to instigate opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Despite arguing that he should be granted statutory bail, the trial court refused Imam’s plea, emphasizing the disruptive impact of his speeches on the 2020 riots in the national capital. He faces severe charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the UAPA. The statutory bail in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) allows for a maximum detention of 90 days, which can be extended to 180 days in terror-related cases under the UAPA. If the investigation is not complete at the end of this period, the court can release the person on default bail.
The Delhi High Court is considering the bail plea of Amit Chakraborty, HR head of NewsClick, in a case under the UAPA, alleging pro-China propaganda funding. Chakraborty’s decision to turn approver and the State’s lack of objection to bail signal a pivotal moment. The outcome will impact journalistic freedom and use of anti-terror laws.
Delhi High Court postpones decision on AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s bail plea related to alleged money laundering in the Delhi excise policy scam. Sanjay Singh’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate is based on allegations of forming a special purpose vehicle to launder proceeds from the excise policy changes. His role in the offense is being contested.
The Supreme Court of India recently postponed the hearing concerning the bail application of Umar Khalid, a prominent student and activist from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). This application is directly related to the conspiracy case surrounding the Delhi Riots, and the case is formally recognized as “Umar Khalid vs State of NCT of Delhi.” The […]
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The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a bail plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia. Sisodia is implicated in the Delhi excise policy scam case. The bench, consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Bela M Trivedi, […]
