A Delhi court dismissed Satyendar Jain’s defamation plea against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, saying her remarks echoed ED’s official tweet. The court warned ED against spreading misleading or sensational content.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sujit Patkar, linked to the COVID-19 jumbo centre fraud, due to trial delays and parity with co-accused. Justice Amit Borkar emphasized the duration of Patkar’s custody and the need for equitable treatment. He must submit a Rs 1 lakh bond with specific bail conditions.
The Delhi High Court has requested the Enforcement Directorate’s response to Arvind Kejriwal’s challenge against trial court summons related to the excise policy case. The next hearing is set for September 10, 2025, as Kejriwal contests the legality of previous orders concerning his summons in the ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a new rule prohibiting summons to advocates without the Director’s approval, emphasizing lawyer-client confidentiality protections. This decision follows backlash over potential violations during an investigation into CHIL’s allegedly improper issuance of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), which had faced prior rejection by regulatory authorities.
The Delhi High Court reviewed a petition from former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is charged with money laundering linked to a land-for-jobs scam during his tenure from 2004 to 2009. Allegations involve landowners selling property for jobs at low prices. Yadav and associates are summoned to court as investigations continue.
Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland chopper scam, has petitioned the Delhi High Court to relax his strict bail conditions. Extradited from the UAE in 2018, he faces allegations of corruption and money laundering. His plea, which seeks to ease restrictions impacting his personal freedom, is set for hearing soon.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the West Bengal government to approve the prosecution of Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee in a major cash-for-jobs scam involving illegal recruitment of 26,000 staff. The case, intertwined with a significant cash recovery, is set for a combined hearing on July 17, 2025.
The Supreme Court of India questioned the Chhattisgarh government’s handling of a Rs. 2,000 crore liquor scam case, expressing concern over the prolonged custody of the accused despite multiple chargesheets filed. The ongoing investigation involves allegations of illegal money generation through bribery, raising questions about government oversight and fair trade practices.
