Today, On 31st October, The Supreme Court issued notice on the bail plea of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, in the alleged multi-crore liquor scam case, directing the Enforcement Directorate to file its reply within ten days.
Today, On 22nd May, The Supreme Court has stayed the ED’s PMLA probe into the Rs.1,000 crore TASMAC case, stating the agency is “violating the Constitution” and “crossing all limits,” while hearing Tamil Nadu’s challenge to the Madras High Court order.
Today, On 3rd April, The Delhi High Court has scheduled the hearing for senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram’s plea in the INX Media money laundering case for May 13. The plea challenges the trial court’s decision to accept the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet in the case. Initially set for August, the hearing was expedited due to the urgency of the matter. Both parties have agreed not to press for arguments on charges before the trial court until the High Court hearing.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will appeal the Supreme Court’s decision to stop the probe into lottery King Santiago Martin. The order also blocks access to the digital evidence seized from his employees. Martin, a major political donor, is under investigation. The ED plans to challenge the decision while awaiting further hearings.
A petition in the Bombay High Court seeks to revoke Nawab Malik’s interim bail, citing witness intimidation during his election campaign. Malik, facing money laundering charges and granted bail for medical reasons, is accused of violating court conditions. His political and legal struggles continue amid ongoing electoral preparations.
Today, On 11th November, the Bombay High Court granted permanent medical bail to Naresh Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, in a money laundering case. Earlier, he received interim bail for cancer treatment. The court acknowledged Goyal’s critical health condition, prioritizing his right to medical care while legal proceedings against him continue.
Today, On 23rd October, the Delhi High Court scheduled a January 22 hearing for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against Enforcement Directorate summons related to the excise policy case. Kejriwal seeks legal relief amid investigations into alleged irregularities and money laundering, arguing the process is politically motivated and unconstitutional.
Today, On 18th October, The Supreme Court granted bail to MLA Abbas Ansari on October 18 amid ongoing legal issues linked to money laundering accusations. Abbas, son of deceased gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, is entangled in a case initiated by the Enforcement Directorate. Despite the bail, legal challenges persist as investigations continue into the family’s financial activities.
The Rouse Avenue Court ordered jail authorities to monitor AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s blood sugar levels twice daily during his custody related to a money laundering case. This measure addresses his health concerns and ensures he receives adequate medical supervision. His custody has been extended until October 21 following his arrest.
Today, On 5th September, Former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji’s remand was extended until September 13 by Principal Sessions Judge S Alli during a video-conferenced hearing from Central Puzhal Prison. Balaji, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as transport minister, faces multiple rejections in lower courts for his bail plea.
