The Supreme Court has directed that all petitions challenging Karnataka’s withdrawal of consent to probe Deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s disproportionate assets case be heard by Justice Surya Kant-led bench. The CBI and BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s pleas are now listed before the new bench.
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.
The Supreme Court today stayed a Madras High Court judgment that reinstated corruption cases against Tamil Nadu Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thenarasu. The Court issued a notice to the State and other respondents, instructing them to submit their replies within four weeks. The High Court’s single-judge initiated criminal revision proceedings following allegations of disproportionate assets.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan appeared in court on Monday in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate sought a 10-day custody, citing the need to confront him with other accused individuals and evidence. Khan’s defense contested the arrest’s legality, and ongoing arguments are underway. The case is based on alleged irregularities in the Wakf Board and claims of disproportionate assets.