Today(on 21st August),The Madras High Court has adjourned the hearing on V Senthil Balaji’s appeal against the Sessions Court’s refusal to discharge him from a money laundering case. The case relates to a cash-for-jobs scandal from his previous tenure as Transport Minister.
Today, On 20th July, Arvind Kejriwal’s custody extended until August 27 in a corruption case related to an alleged excise scam. Delhi High Court upholds arrest as “legal,” stating evidence and witness influence concerns. Supreme Court issues notice to CBI in bail petition, denying interim bail request on health grounds. Kejriwal’s arrest by CBI labeled as “insurance arrest.”
Today, On 14th August, The Delhi High Court postponed the hearing on Jacqueline Fernandez’s petition to dismiss the Enforcement Directorate’s charges in a Rs. 200 crore money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Final arguments will be heard on September 18. Fernandez contends the accusations are unfounded and asserts she is an innocent victim.
Today, On 13th July, The Supreme Court extended interim bail for businessman Abhishek Boinpally, involved in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The court postponed further discussions to October 14 due to the unavailability of the Additional Solicitor General. Boinpally has been in custody since October 2022, with his bail being repeatedly extended.
The General Administration Department (GAD) declared Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s directive for Minister Atishi to hoist the national flag on Independence Day as legally invalid and inactionable. Tihar authorities also criticized Kejriwal’s letter to the lieutenant governor, stating it violated prison rules. The matter has been referred to a higher authority for further instructions.
Today(on 12th August), The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Bhagwan Bhagat and Sunil Yadav, two individuals involved in a high-profile money laundering case related to illegal mining in Jharkhand. The decision was made by a bench led by Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih.
Today(on 12th August),The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji’s bail plea in a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam. The hearing involved arguments from the Enforcement Directorate and Balaji’s defense team.
Today(12th August),The Supreme Court of India will hear the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. This follows the dismissal of his earlier bail petition by the Madras High Court.
Today, On 6th August, Justice Abhay Oka revealed challenges faced as a High Court judge due to Supreme Court directives for expedited case resolution. He criticized such orders, emphasizing High Court independence. This came to light during a case involving a businessman accused in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Justice Oka’s opposition led to the dismissal of the petition.
Today, On 31st July, a Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K. Kavitha in separate cases. Kejriwal’s custody was extended till July 31 (money laundering) and August 8 (corruption), while Sisodia and Kavitha faced custody extensions until August 13 and August 9 respectively. Legal proceedings continue.
