The Delhi High Court ruled that property seized under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act must be returned within 365 days if no prosecution complaint is filed. This reinforces the balance between law enforcement and individual rights. The decision reflects a cautious approach towards the exercise of power by enforcement agencies, emphasizing respect for the rule of law.
In a recent development that has caught the attention of political circles and the public alike, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh has sought interim bail. The request is aimed at enabling him to take his oath as a Rajya Sabha MP and participate in the ongoing Parliament session, amidst allegations related to the […]
The Delhi High Court refused to stay the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan regarding the money laundering investigation linked to the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment case. This decision adds complexity to Khan’s legal challenges and sheds light on the intersection of alleged corruption, money laundering, and political figures in India’s legal system.
The Madras High Court has raised concerns about V Senthil Balaji’s tenure as a DMK minister despite his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on money laundering charges, sparking a debate on political accountability and the treatment of public officials in legal matters. This case underscores the delicate balance between individual rights and the standards of conduct for government office holders.
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has taken a firm stand by refusing to adjourn the hearing on the bail plea of AAP leader Satyendar Kumar Jain, which is listed before a bench headed by Justice Bela M Trivedi. This decision comes amidst requests for postponement of the hearing, which has been a subject […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, extended the interim bail of Satyendar Kumar Jain, the former Delhi minister, until December 11 in a case concerning allegations of money laundering. This extension follows Jain’s challenge to the Delhi High Court’s April 6 decision, which had dismissed his bail plea in the case being […]
The Madras High Court has issued a significant interim order, staying the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to District Collectors in Tamil Nadu in an alleged sand mining money laundering case. The division bench of Justice SS Sundar and Justice Sunder Mohan, while allowing the investigation to continue, has directed the ED to […]
The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing of petitions seeking a review of its 2022 verdict on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following a request from the central government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case, which will now be heard by a new bench after at least two months, comes […]
The Supreme Court of India has extended the interim bail of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain until December 4, 2023, as the hearing of his bail plea in a money laundering case has been adjourned. The decision was made by a bench comprising Justices AS Bopanna and Bela M Trivedi, who are presiding […]