Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court has stayed the ongoing trial in the money laundering case against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, granting temporary relief while examining key questions raised over procedural fairness and ensuring proper judicial scrutiny before further action.
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal withdrew his petition in the Delhi High Court challenging ED summons in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. The Court dismissed the plea as withdrawn while keeping all constitutional and legal issues open for future hearing.
A Delhi court has acquitted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate over alleged non-compliance with summons in the excise policy matter. The court ruled that Kejriwal cannot be prosecuted merely for skipping ED summons, with the detailed order awaited.
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot issue non-bailable warrants merely for ignoring Enforcement Directorate summons. NBWs can be issued only if conditions under Section 73 CrPC are strictly met.
The Jharkhand High Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to submit its response in Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s petition challenging the summons in a land scam case. The matter is likely to be heard again on December 18.
Today, On 12th August, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict in the suo motu case on ED summons to lawyers. CJI BR Gavai said, “We are custodian of the entire nation,” while addressing issues of legal protection and accountability.
Supreme Court to hear if magistrate approval should be mandatory before summoning lawyers in probes. Move follows ED’s controversial summons to senior advocates in ESOP case.
CJI B R Gavai said the Supreme Court isn’t swayed by media or YouTube while hearing the ED’s summons to top lawyers. The court took suo motu action to protect legal professionals from investigative overreach.
Today, On 21st July, CJI B.R. Gavai-led bench slammed the ED for summoning lawyers merely for giving legal advice, calling it a breach of client confidentiality. “Lawyers can’t be summoned; such advice is protected by privileged communication,” the court said.
Telugu star Mahesh Babu has received a court notice over his endorsement of Sai Surya Developers, accused of cheating a doctor of Rs 34.8 lakh. The actor’s brand promotion is under legal scrutiny in the ongoing fraud case.
