Today, On 15th October, In the Cash-for-Vote Case, Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy told the Supreme Court that the ACB’s operation in 2015 was “completely illegal,” as it happened before any FIR was filed. The hearing is now adjourned to October 16.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for converting civil disputes into criminal cases, calling it a breakdown of the rule of law. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna warned of potential damages if this trend continues and emphasized that civil matters should not be treated as criminal offences, stressing proper legal processes.
Today, On 28th March, The Kerala High Court dismissed petitions seeking an investigation into corruption allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others. Justice K Babu rejected the pleas, which also named high-ranking officials, including Vijayan’s daughter. The court found no grounds to order a probe into the claims. This marks a significant legal relief for the Chief Minister amid ongoing political scrutiny.
US President Donald Trump stayed the enforcement of a US law that bans bribery in foreign countries. This decision could affect global corruption investigations, including any potential scrutiny of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The law, known as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), is crucial in holding multinational corporations accountable. If enforcement remains weak, cases involving overseas financial dealings may face reduced oversight.
The Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has engaged two leading US law firms, Kirkland & Ellis and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, to represent the company in a US indictment case. The firms, known for their expertise in complex legal disputes, will handle the group’s defence in court. This development comes amid growing scrutiny of the company’s international operations. The legal strategy aims to address the charges effectively and safeguard the group’s interests.
Maharashtra: Following their defeat in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, five candidates representing parties under the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have filed petitions in the Bombay High Court, challenging the victories of rival candidates from the Mahayuti alliance.
While a 2018 amendment to the PCA clearly criminalized offering bribes, courts have interpreted its application differently for cases prior to the amendment. NEW DELHI: In a notable case that could affect corruption cases filed before 2018, the Supreme Court of India will decide whether offering a bribe is punishable under the Prevention of Corruption […]
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Today, On 23rd October, the Supreme Court allowed Enforcement Directorate officer Ankit Tiwari to travel from Tamil Nadu to Madhya Pradesh, following his arrest in 2023 on bribery charges. Tiwari had been granted bail in March with travel restrictions. The case, under scrutiny, involves ongoing legal proceedings and potential CBI investigation.
Today, On 14th October, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission and the Modi government regarding a petition that seeks to classify pre-poll freebies by political parties as bribery under the Representation of People Act, 1951. The petition argues such practices undermine fair elections and public finances.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to respond to serious allegations in a PIL regarding corruption and abuse in state-run medical colleges, including exam tampering and sexual harassment. Petitioners demand a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged “threat culture” and requested record preservation for evidence.