Punjab and Haryana High Court in the Amarinder Singh case rules ED can access French-sourced tax records, upholding lower court orders and reinforcing the investigation under FEMA and Income Tax laws.
Today, On 24th March, The Allahabad High Court Bar Association called for the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma, urging a thorough CBI and ED investigation into the case. This demand comes after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his transfer back to the Allahabad High Court, his parent court. The controversy has intensified following allegations linked to the cash discovery incident. Legal experts and officials are now closely monitoring the case.
Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma has been named in a CBI FIR related to a sugar mill cash row. The case involves alleged financial irregularities linked to the sale of sugar mills. The FIR reportedly includes serious accusations against multiple individuals. Authorities are investigating the extent of involvement and financial transactions.
Today, On 20th March, The Madras High Court expressed concern over allegations that Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials forcefully entered TASMAC premises and violated privacy during a raid. The court took issue with claims that ED personnel restrained TASMAC employees and failed to inform them of the reason for the searches. These actions, if proven, could raise serious legal and procedural questions. The court’s response signals possible scrutiny of ED’s conduct in the case.
The Centre disclosed that out of 193 cases initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against political leaders since 2015, only two have resulted in convictions. It emphasized that the ED investigates cases solely based on credible evidence. The agency does not differentiate based on political affiliations. This clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of ED’s actions in political cases.
Today, On 13th March, President Droupadi Murmu approved a sanction for Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain. This allows authorities to proceed with a formal probe into alleged corruption charges. The decision marks a significant development in ongoing investigations against the two leaders. It reinforces the government’s stance on tackling corruption in public office.