A US federal court directed Gautam Adani to file an affidavit by July 15 disclosing whether any promise, offer or agreement was linked to the US Department of Justice’s request to dismiss the criminal indictment against him and seven others in an alleged bribery case.
A US judge sought details from the Justice Department over its decision to drop criminal charges against industrialist Gautam Adani. The court deferred formal dismissal of the case, while Adani’s lawyers had requested closure after prosecutors decided not to continue pursuing the allegations.
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government not to take further steps in a corruption case against DMK leader KN Nehru until June 23. The order came after the State indicated its intention to withdraw a review petition challenging directions to register a criminal case.
The Supreme Court cancelled anticipatory bail granted to three police officers accused of extorting a railway passenger, observing that unlawful conduct by law enforcers undermines public confidence in the justice system and warrants thorough investigation into allegations of abuse of official authority.
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a petition filed by Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the Rs.3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. He has approached the Court seeking release from jail, claiming prolonged detention.
The Karnataka High Court sought responses from Lokayukta police, Enforcement Directorate and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging closure of the MUDA corruption case. The petition contests a trial court’s acceptance of the closure report.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea to quash the CBI FIR in the land-for-jobs case, saying the petition had no merit. The Court ruled that prior sanction under Section 17A PC Act was not required as the alleged offences took place before 2018.
The Madras High Court directed DVAC to file a criminal case against TN Minister KN Nehru based on ED inputs alleging large-scale corruption. The Court criticised the State for delay, saying the material clearly disclosed a cognisable offence and action should have been taken earlier.
A Delhi court has listed the land-for-job case linked to alleged Railway appointments in exchange for land for trial and ordered day-to-day recording of prosecution evidence from March 9. The case involves former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members and other accused, with charges already framed under corruption and conspiracy laws.
