Today, On 13th March, President Droupadi Murmu approved a sanction for Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain. This allows authorities to proceed with a formal probe into alleged corruption charges. The decision marks a significant development in ongoing investigations against the two leaders. It reinforces the government’s stance on tackling corruption in public office.
Today, On 18th February, President Droupadi Murmu granted prosecution sanction against AAP leader Satyendar Jain, the former Delhi Health Minister. The sanction sought under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. This decision allows legal proceedings to move forward against Jain. The 60-year-old leader faces serious charges, and the sanction paves the way for further action.
Today, On 21st October, the Supreme Court decided not to penalize its Registry staff for prematurely listing a bail plea. The Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar admitted their scheduling error, which ignored a prior court order. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment to judicial integrity and promotes accountability within court administration.
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Today, On 12th September, A Delhi court granted bail to Vinod Chauhan, a suspected middleman in the Delhi excise policy scam, after being accused of facilitating illegal activities. Chauhan’s bail was set at Rs 10 lakh, and he is linked to alleged kickbacks provided to the Aam Aadmi Party for their Goa election campaign. The excise case involves prominent political figures and allegations of corruption and money laundering.
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Today, On 9th September, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Sameer Mahendru and Chanpreet Singh Rayat in the Delhi Excise Policy money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating both individuals. Mahendru is a liquor businessman under suspicion of benefiting from the excise policy violations, while Rayat is accused of handling cash payments for AAP’s 2022 Goa election campaign. The case is part of the ongoing probe into the excise policy scam, involving alleged irregularities and kickbacks.
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Today, On 13th July, A Delhi court extended Arvind Kejriwal and K Kavitha’s custody until September 2 in the excise ‘scam’ case. Despite an earlier Supreme Court decision for interim bail, Kejriwal remains in Tihar Jail due to unfulfilled bail bond requirements. The case, involving alleged corruption and conspiracy by AAP leaders, continues to draw attention and legal scrutiny.
Today, On 12th June, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the Jharkhand High Court that former Chief Minister Hemant Soren is allegedly involved in illegal land acquisition. Soren’s bail plea related to a money-laundering case was rejected. The ED claims to have evidence showing manipulation of land records in favour of Soren. His counsel argues that the case is politically motivated.
Senior Supreme Court advocate Kapil Sibal, representing former Chief Minister Hemant Soren, argued for bail before the Jharkhand High Court. Soren, arrested in a money-laundering case, seeks an expedited hearing, claiming wrongful implication. Sibal contends that the allegations would constitute a civil rather than criminal offense, alleging a political conspiracy. The next hearing is scheduled for June 12.
The Supreme Court criticized the Delhi High Court for extending the stay on a local court’s order granting default bail to Parvinder Singh Khurana in a money-laundering case. A Vacation Bench reinstated the statutory bail, questioning how bail could be stayed for over a year. The case involves a cryptocurrency scam.
The Supreme Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to AAP MLA Jaswant Singh’s petition challenging his arrest and his application for interim bail in a money-laundering case by June 7. The court emphasized no further adjournments would be granted and stated it would not grant any relief to Singh without hearing from the ED.