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 has directed all High Courts and trial courts to ensure that anticipatory and regular bail applications are decided within two months from the date of filing, stressing timely justice and protection of constitutional ethos.
Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court has raised concern over Kerala High Court hearing anticipatory bail pleas directly, bypassing the sessions court. The bench observed, “This does not happen in any other High Court,” highlighting a worrying deviation from standard practice.
Today, On 29th July, In the National Herald money laundering case, the Rouse Avenue Court deferred its order on taking cognisance of the ED chargesheet. The court will first inspect the documents on August 7 and 8 before deciding.
Today, On 3d July, The Supreme Court refused to cancel the Rs.1 lakh fine imposed on the Narcotics Control Bureau by the Calcutta High Court but reduced the penalty amount to Rs.50,000, offering partial relief to the agency.
Today, On 2nd July, The Supreme Court granted relief to filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh in the Kahaani 2 copyright case, exempting him from appearing before the trial court and directing the respondents to file their reply to his plea.
The Supreme Court has formed a new three-judge Bench to review its 2022 ruling that granted wide powers to the Enforcement Directorate under the PMLA, including arrest, summons, and property raids without safeguards. New Delhi: The Supreme Court formed a new three-judge panel to determine whether its 2022 ruling, which affirmed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) […]
Today, On 25th April, A Delhi court denied issuing a notice to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The court stated, “At this stage, it’s not required” to proceed with the notice.
The Kerala High Court refused to quash a case against a doctor accused of pressing a patient’s breasts during a Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) procedure. The court stated that a woman can usually tell the difference between a doctor’s professional actions and inappropriate behavior. The doctor had sought dismissal of the case, but the court ruled that the allegations need proper legal examination.
Today, On 6th March, The Supreme Court scheduled hearings for pleas challenging the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgment Today. This ruling upheld key provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), granting extensive powers to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Several petitioners argue that the verdict violates constitutional rights and needs reconsideration.
