The Bombay High Court has unequivocally dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which he described as “unwarranted, arbitrary, and illegal.” The arrest is linked to a case of alleged money laundering […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has decided to skip the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons, labeling them as “illegal” and “politically motivated,” and will instead be present at a roadshow in Madhya Pradesh. This move was confirmed by AAP sources and reported by news agencies ANI and PTI. Kejriwal’s response to the ED was articulated in […]
In a pivotal ruling on October 30, the Supreme Court denied bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader, Manish Sisodia. He has been in custody since February 26, facing charges of money laundering and corruption related to alleged irregularities in the framing and execution of a now-revoked liquor policy in Delhi. The […]
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its intention to re-examine its 2022 judgment, which upheld the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) powers concerning arrests, property attachments, and search and seizure operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). However, the apex court clarified that it would focus solely on the ‘legal issues’ and refrain from […]
In a significant ruling on Friday, the Delhi High Court dismissed the plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member, Sanjay Singh, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in relation to the Delhi excise policy case. Sanjay Singh was taken into custody by the ED on October 4, following an extensive search […]
Delhi High Court Denies Relief to NewsClick Founder Prabir Purkayastha in UAPA Case The Delhi High Court has turned down the plea of NewsClick founder, Prabir Purkayastha, who challenged his arrest under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Prabir Purkayastha’s arrest came in the wake of an alleged money laundering case. […]
The Calcutta High Court, while addressing the issue of media reports concerning Abhishek Banerjee, observed that courts cannot issue gag orders on what appears to be “political propaganda.” Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya emphasized the importance of media freedom in a democratic society, stating, “Even if we suppose pass such an order (restraining media from reporting), how […]
In a landmark judgment that underscores the importance of transparency and fairness in the functioning of India’s enforcement agencies, the Supreme Court has delivered a clear directive to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). On Tuesday, October 3, the apex court firmly stated that the ED is obligated to provide the accused with the grounds of their […]
The Calcutta High Court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to reassign Assistant Director Mithilesh Kumar Mishra from the ongoing investigation into the Primary Teacher Recruitment Scam in West Bengal. This decision comes after Justice Amrita Sinha expressed dissatisfaction with the ED’s incomplete report on the assets of various individuals implicated in the scam, including […]
The Calcutta High Court recently issued directives to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to refrain from taking any coercive measures against TMC leader and Member of Parliament, Abhishek Banerjee, in relation to the ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) II/19/2022. This report filed by the ED implicates Banerjee in the ‘Teacher-recruitment scam.’ However, the court declined to […]
