Review petitioners have challenged the Supreme Court’s 2022 PMLA verdict by raising 13 key constitutional questions. The top court will first decide if these petitions are even maintainable.
Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and influencer from Pune, was arrested for a controversial video on Operation Sindoor that sparked public outrage and led to her being placed in judicial custody until June 13. Despite apologizing and deleting the video, criticism and legal actions followed her arrest, raising political concerns about misuse of police powers.
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has petitioned the Delhi High Court to quash a CBI FIR accusing him of influencing the duty-free sale of Diageo whisky. He claims procedural lapses, including lack of identification of public servants and absence of required approval under the Prevention of Corruption Act, render the FIR illegal.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram withdrew his anticipatory bail plea related to the Diageo bribery case after the CBI assured no immediate arrest plans. The court directed the CBI to provide three days’ notice before any potential arrest once Chidambaram returns from abroad. He labeled the case politically motivated and denied the allegations against him.
![[Aircel-Maxis Case] Delhi HC Stays Proceedings Against Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/oooo.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
P. Chidambaram challenged the trial court’s cognizance of an ED complaint in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. The Delhi High Court stayed proceedings against him, citing the need for prior prosecution sanction. Allegations involve kickbacks for clearing a Rs 3,500 crore deal during Chidambaram’s tenure as Finance Minister.
