A Mumbai court refused to discharge Nawab Malik’s family-run company in a money laundering case tied to Dawood Ibrahim, citing “sufficient material on record” to frame charges. The court said rent collected through the firms constituted “proceeds of crime.”
A man has been sentenced to two years in jail for making a threat call against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In a verdict issued on March 29, First Class Judicial Magistrate (Esplanade Court) Hemant Joshi rejected the defense’s claim that the accused, Kamran Khan, was mentally unstable. The case dates back to 2023 when Khan allegedly issued the threats. The ruling highlights the seriousness of making such threatening calls against public officials.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Faizal Hasamali Mirza, an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba operative accused of travelling to Pakistan for terror training, citing his extended pre-trial custody. The court ruled prolonged custody without trial violated constitutional rights, granting bail to a man accused of terror links and emphasising the principle of “bail is the rule, jail is the exception.”
The Supreme Court today has granted bail to former Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on medical grounds in a money laundering case, valid until his regular bail plea is disposed of by the Bombay High Court. The Enforcement Directorate did not oppose the bail, and Malik, suffering from various ailments, can now seek medical attention while legal proceedings continue.
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The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking permission for detained politicians to campaign virtually during elections, upholding the Delhi High Court’s decision. The bench criticized the petition for targeting a specific politician and noted “mala fide intent.” The plea, filed in the public interest, was considered unnecessary, with the High Court warning of potential risks if such provision were allowed.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mere association with Dawood Ibrahim does not automatically constitute membership in a terrorist gang under the UAPA. The court clarified the distinction between individual activities and those of a terrorist gang, granting bail to the accused due to insufficient evidence linking them to alleged offenses.
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A Mumbai court quashed an Enforcement Directorate (ED) order to attach NCP leader Praful Patel’s properties worth over Rs 180 crore in a money laundering case linked to Iqbal Mirchi. The Appellate Tribunal deemed the action “illegal,” citing lack of evidence and stating that the properties were acquired legitimately. The CBI also found no wrongdoing by Patel.
On Sunday(28th April), A Mumbai court has ordered actor Sahil Khan to two days of police custody starting April 29 in connection to a Rs 15,000 crore Mahadev Betting App case. Khan, known for roles in films like ‘Style’ and ‘Excuse Me,’ was under investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch’s Special Investigative Team. His lawyer claims he has been falsely implicated.
