The Supreme Court of India observed that industrialist Anil Ambani cannot be arrested merely to sensationalise alleged bank fraud cases, stressing that arrest decisions must depend on investigative necessity and remain within the discretion of investigating agencies handling the matter.
Today, On 16th April, The Supreme Court dismissed Anil Ambani’s plea against the fraud classification of his loan accounts under RBI’s 2024 Master Directions. The CJI remarked, “Hard earned money has been siphoned. Did you make good losses of banks and financial institutions?”
The Supreme Court of India made interim bail permanent for journalist Mahesh Langa in an ED-linked money laundering case. Court imposed strict conditions, including no media writing on sub-judice matters and full cooperation with trial.
The Supreme Court of India ruled consumer forums cannot decide fraud or forgery disputes in banking transactions like unauthorized fixed deposit pledges. Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra said such cases belong in civil or criminal courts.
The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to decide Leena Paulose’s bail plea within three weeks in the Rs 200 crore extortion case, after her counsel informed Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh that it had remained pending over a year.
In a rare and significant order, the Delhi High Court protected senior advocate Vikas Pahwa’s personality and publicity rights after his identity was misused for financial fraud. The ruling recognises that a lawyer’s reputation is built on “integrity, courtroom conduct, and trust”, not commercial endorsements.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on journalist Mahesh Langa’s plea concerning a money laundering case involving alleged financial fraud linked to the Enforcement Directorate in Ahmedabad, rescheduling it for April 7 at the request of the Solicitor General.
Today, On 6th January, The Supreme Court rejected Advocate Gautam Khaitan’s plea challenging the ED’s property attachment in the AgustaWestland case, stating “This practice has to stop” as it criticised attempts by wealthy accused persons to bypass the normal trial process.
Today, On 6th January, The Supreme Court has granted bail to former Amtek Group chairman Arvind Dham in the Rs.2,700-crore bank fraud case, months after the Delhi High Court denied relief. The trial court will now decide the specific bail conditions.
The Bombay High Court has stayed all coercive action by Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank and Indian Overseas Bank against Anil Ambani. The Court held that the forensic audit relied upon was not signed by a qualified chartered accountant and cannot be the basis for fraud action.
