Today, On 28th February, The Delhi High Court reserved its order on the bail plea of Christian Michel James in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. James is accused of being a middleman in the deal for procuring 12 VVIP helicopters. He was extradited from the United Arab Emirates in 2018 to face trial in India. The case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering in the high-profile defense deal.
US President Donald Trump stayed the enforcement of a US law that bans bribery in foreign countries. This decision could affect global corruption investigations, including any potential scrutiny of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The law, known as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), is crucial in holding multinational corporations accountable. If enforcement remains weak, cases involving overseas financial dealings may face reduced oversight.
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Today, On 6th December, the Calcutta High Court granted bail to Sujay Krishna Bhadra, a key suspect in the Bengal school recruitment scam investigated by the ED. His release is conditional, prohibiting him from tampering with evidence or leaving West Bengal. Bhadra, a businessman, faces allegations of facilitating illegal job placements.
![[Delhi Excise Policy Case] "Bail Granted": HC Grants Bail to Liquor Businessman & AAP Volunteer Amid ED Investigation](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-28-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 9th September, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Sameer Mahendru and Chanpreet Singh Rayat in the Delhi Excise Policy money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating both individuals. Mahendru is a liquor businessman under suspicion of benefiting from the excise policy violations, while Rayat is accused of handling cash payments for AAP’s 2022 Goa election campaign. The case is part of the ongoing probe into the excise policy scam, involving alleged irregularities and kickbacks.
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Today, On 31st July, a Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K. Kavitha in separate cases. Kejriwal’s custody was extended till July 31 (money laundering) and August 8 (corruption), while Sisodia and Kavitha faced custody extensions until August 13 and August 9 respectively. Legal proceedings continue.
A PIL at Delhi High Court questions whether jailed politicians should campaign. Concerns raised about fairness and ethics in elections. Petitioner seeks ECI system for detained politicians to campaign virtually. Highlights concern over timing of arrests and impact on democratic process. Request to mandate Central government to notify ECI of arrested leaders. Concerns raised over lack of transparency in electoral process.