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.
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Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj has permitted Akhtar Ali’s plea for an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into ex-principal Sandip Ghosh’s alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The case, involving a doctor’s rape and murder, has gained national attention, prompting the Supreme Court to intervene and transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a 24-hour strike in response.
A plea in the Supreme Court today alleges NTA manipulation of OMR sheets in the NEET examination. Justices questioned the plea’s eligibility and advised the petitioner to intervene in ongoing court proceedings. The plea calls for investigations by the CBI and ED. The Supreme Court will hear the matter on July 8 alongside related NEET cases. Widespread dissatisfaction and calls for greater accountability and transparency in the examination process.
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Students have raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, prompting a plea to involve the CBI and ED. They argue that the ED is obligated to investigate and punish those responsible for the question paper leaks under the PMLA and IT Act. The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for July 8.
Today(on 28th May), The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate in response to Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain’s default bail petition in a money laundering case, scheduling a hearing for July 9. This signifies progress in Jain’s legal battle, with implications for procedural rights and legal strategies in money laundering cases.
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Former President of the Primary Education Board and MLA, Manik Bhattacharya’s bail application was referred back to the Calcutta High Court by the Supreme Court bench led by Justice Bela Trivedi. The Enforcement Directorate did not object, indicating willingness to proceed in the High Court. Allegations involve a corruption case related to primary teacher recruitment.
Today (7th May): A Delhi court has extended AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody in the Excise Policy Case until May 15. Sisodia filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court’s denial of bail. The case, investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement and the CBI, involves alleged irregularities in the excise policy, leading to the arrests of other officials.
Today (11th April): The CBI is set to present BRS leader K Kavitha at the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court tomorrow. Kavitha faces legal proceedings related to alleged criminal conspiracy and falsification of accounts. The case involves a liquor policy scam, with accusations of kickbacks to the Aam Aadmi Party. ED investigations have led to provisional asset attachment worth Rs. 128.79 crore.