The Allahabad High Court asked the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to verify a complaint alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds assets disproportionate to his known income, directing agencies to examine the accusations.
The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has admitted a criminal petition against Rahul Gandhi over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The petitioner has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, urging registration of a regular case and a detailed investigation into the claims before the court.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will hear Bikram Majithia’s plea on July 4, contesting his arrest linked to a Rs 540 crore drug money case. He claims political vendetta, arguing his arrest violates legal procedures and lacks substantial evidence. Majithia seeks to quash the remand order and protect his rights.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a preliminary inquiry is not mandatory before filing a First Information Report (FIR) against a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The court clarified that an accused person cannot demand a preliminary inquiry before an FIR is registered in corruption-related cases.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is contesting a trial court’s refusal to recognize its charges against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case tied to alleged Delhi Waqf Board irregularities. Justice Ohri stressed the necessity of addressing sanction issues as the High Court scheduled the next hearing for January 2025.
The Supreme Court on Friday(8th Nov) has requested responses from the Karnataka Government and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding a CBI petition contesting the state’s withdrawal of consent for a corruption investigation against Shivakumar. The case follows a High Court dismissal of earlier appeals from both the CBI and BJP leader Yatnal.