A Delhi court extended the CBI custody of a senior Income Tax officer and a chartered accountant arrested for bribery related to the government’s “faceless” tax assessment scheme. The CBI seeks further investigation, citing new evidence and the need to interrogate additional suspects. Both accused have been accused of soliciting bribes for favorable assessments.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court formed a committee to assess financial losses from delays caused by farmers’ protests against biogas projects. The committee will gather testimonies and report on the impacts of state actions. Meanwhile, a biogas plant by Parminder Singh faces local resistance, despite compliance with environmental standards.
A Delhi court granted bail to chartered accountant Rajan Malik, connected to the Vivo money laundering case. The judge noted Malik’s age, lack of prior criminal history, and lengthy custody as reasons for bail. Malik’s counsel argued insufficient evidence to link him to criminal actions. Bail conditions include a personal bond and sureties.
Today, On 2nd August, A PIL filed against Maharashtra’s ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ cash benefit scheme, claiming it burdens taxpayers and violates the Representation of People Act. The High Court refused an urgent hearing, stating the matter will be heard as per the auto-listing system. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible women.
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