The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court denied bail to MLA Abbas Ansari in a money laundering case based on evidence provided by the Enforcement Directorate, including detailed flow charts outlining fund origins. The court emphasized the importance of the evidence and dismissed Ansari’s claims, citing concerns about his credibility and alleged involvement in illegal activities.
Last week: The Allahabad High Court dismissed a defamation case against Union Minister Smriti Irani, filed by international shooter Vartika Singh. The court emphasized the seriousness of summoning in a criminal trial and found insufficient grounds to proceed under Section 499/500 of the IPC for defamation. (Word count: 46)