Today, On 7th August, The Supreme Court urged the Enforcement Directorate to improve the quality of its prosecutions due to low conviction rates in money laundering cases. It emphasized the need for stronger legal strategies and scientific investigations. This comes after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reported only 40 convictions out of 5,297 cases filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
NCLAT Chennai today has approved Byju’s settlement with BCCI, halting insolvency proceedings against the edtech firm. Repayment source was confirmed, safeguarding financial creditors’ interests. The tribunal criticized unnecessary complexity and stressed the importance of settlement. With this decision, insolvency proceedings against Think and Learn will cease, and the firm will not form a Company of Creditors.
The Supreme Court criticized the Calcutta High Court’s denial of bail to an SPES trustee during the Birla-Lodha group conflict, describing it as a “shocking state of affairs”. The case, involving influential private entities, has been highlighted as emblematic of a broader issue. The bench directed the Bengal police to present the trustee before the trial court for bail consideration.
Today (24th May): The Supreme Court of India emphasized the finality of bail decisions at the High Court level, expressing reluctance to intervene in bail matters. Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal advocated for resolving bail issues without the apex court’s interference, aiming to streamline the legal process and reduce the burden on the Supreme Court.
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Today, On 20th May, The Supreme Court emphasized the need for junior lawyers to argue before vacation benches. This allows them to gain experience and advance professionally. The Court urged senior lawyers to support this initiative, highlighting the importance of providing opportunities for young legal professionals. Emphasis was also placed on the role of senior lawyers in mentoring and training junior members of the legal profession.
Today, On 15th May, The Supreme Court set guidelines for government land acquisitions to ensure fairness and transparency. The ruling emphasizes procedures to respect property rights. The decision affects land acquisition practices nationwide. In a specific case, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s land acquisition was deemed illegal, highlighting the significance of adhering to the established principles.
Today (9th April): The Supreme Court of India issued a notice regarding unauthorized tree cutting in the forest ridge near Delhi University, ordering an immediate halt to the activities. Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan directed authorities to maintain the status quo and expressed willingness to consider tree replantation. The court emphasized the prohibition of further tree felling.
Today(on 8th April), The Supreme Court has granted former Mumbai Police officer Pradeep Sharma temporary relief from surrendering to serve a life sentence in a 2006 fake encounter case. The court has requested a response from the Maharashtra government regarding his bail plea. Sharma’s appeal challenges the Bombay High Court’s verdict. The case involves a reversal of acquittal.
Today (13th March): The Madras High Court has denied an interim stay on the trial proceedings of a money laundering case involving former T.N. Minister V. Senthilbalaji. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been directed to submit its counter affidavit by April 25 in response to Senthilbalaji’s revision petition challenging the decision not to postpone the trial. This comes after concerns were raised about potential injustice if the accused is first convicted in the money laundering case and subsequently acquitted in another case.
Andhra Pradesh High Court Awaits Verdict on Naidu’s Plea in Skill Development Scam: A Deep Dive into the Legal Battle. The Andhra Pradesh High Court, under the purview of Justice K. Sreenivas Reddy, has reserved its judgment concerning the plea of former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Naidu is seeking to quash the case against […]
