Today, On 14th January, In ED vs Mamata Banerjee Row, Calcutta High Court disposes of the TMC plea and adjourns the ED petition linked to the I-PAC raids row, marking a major twist in the ongoing political-legal battle between the Enforcement Directorate and West Bengal Chief Minister.
The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Supreme Court alleging that the West Bengal government, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, obstructed its probe during searches at the I-PAC office and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain, in Kolkata.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on journalist Mahesh Langa’s plea concerning a money laundering case involving alleged financial fraud linked to the Enforcement Directorate in Ahmedabad, rescheduling it for April 7 at the request of the Solicitor General.
From the National Herald case to the IRCTC scam, major 2025 Delhi court cases drew nationwide attention. High-profile politicians like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Lalu Prasad Yadav faced scrutiny, while courts also dealt with terror incidents including the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Red Fort blast.
Today, On 22nd December, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to dismissal of the National Herald complaint, listing the matter for hearing on 12 March.
The Supreme Court set aside a Patna High Court order that quashed a cheque dishonour complaint, holding that the High Court wrongly conducted a “roving enquiry” at the pre-trial stage. The apex court restored the complaint, saying a prima facie case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act was made out.
The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Delhi High Court against a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint in the National Herald case. The appeal seeks revival of proceedings against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
Delhi court sought response from Judge Vishal Gogne on Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases from his court. The Principal District and Sessions Judge is hearing her request to shift four cases involving her family presently.
Today, On 16th December, Granting relief to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, a Delhi court dismissed the ED’s PMLA complaint in the National Herald case. The court held the proceedings not maintainable since they arose from a private complaint, not an FIR registered.
Today, On 13th December, The CBI opposed Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases involving her family from Judge Vishal Gogne. It told the court, “You can’t bulldoze a court, go forum shopping, or demean a judge,” strongly resisting the move.
