Today, On 31st July, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee challenges Enforcement Directorate’s summons in money laundering case before Supreme Court. His counsel argues lack of prescribed procedure under PMLA. The outcome could have significant implications for money laundering enforcement in India and political dynamics in West Bengal. Court extends hearing to the following day.
![[2016 Terror Funding Case] Court Rejects Baramulla MP Rashid's Interim Bail Plea to Take Oath as Parliament Member](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-24-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 18th June, Engineer Rashid’s request for interim bail denied, and he will remain in Tihar Jail despite winning the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. The rejection means he cannot take his MP oath. He has been detained since 2019 over alleged terror funding. His arrest and legal battles have marked his political journey, raising concerns about terrorism’s influence in regional politics.
![[Sexual Assault Case] Court Extends Prajwal Revanna's Judicial Custody for 14 Days](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-82.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 6th June, Bengaluru court extended the Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody of Prajwal Revanna until June 10. Special Magistrate KN Shivakumar issued the order in response to a request from the SIT. The extension allows the SIT additional time to conduct their investigation. A Bengaluru court extended Janata Dal (Secular) Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna’s custody until June 10. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating sexual abuse allegations against him. The extension allows the SIT additional time for their probe, following an initial custody period of seven days. The allegations surfaced after the circulation of over 2,900 videos depicting the sexual assault of multiple women.
Today, 20th May, A Delhi court postponed the decision on dropping the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of the Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP, to October 6. The case, brought by a minor female wrestler, was deferred after the victim retracted her statement. The judicial process reflects careful scrutiny, especially in cases involving minors.
Today, 18th April, The Gauhati High Court rejected Assam MP Naba Sarania’s appeal against the revocation of his Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, preventing him from contesting in ST-reserved constituencies. Sarania, representing the Kokrajhar (ST) constituency, challenged the decision by a State Level Scrutiny Committee, but the court dismissed his petition, upholding the committee’s decision.
Today (20th March): The Delhi High Court has summoned Mahua Moitra in response to a defamation suit filed by advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. Both parties were instructed to refrain from making defamatory statements against each other. The case, scheduled for its next hearing on April 8, is related to allegations made by Dehadrai against Moitra regarding past relationships and bribery accusations.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and former Member of Parliament, K Kavitha, has been taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday amid allegations related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The memo, issued at 5.20 pm, was signed by the investigation officer, Assistant Director Joginder. Today (March 15), Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) […]
