Karti Chidambaram has moved the Madras High Court challenging the ED’s attachment of property in the Aircel-Maxis PMLA case. He argues the attachment is invalid, sparking fresh scrutiny of the investigation’s legal foundation.
A Mumbai court refused to discharge Nawab Malik’s family-run company in a money laundering case tied to Dawood Ibrahim, citing “sufficient material on record” to frame charges. The court said rent collected through the firms constituted “proceeds of crime.”
Today, On 8th August, The Supreme Court asked Karti Chidambaram to respond to the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge against the Delhi High Court’s decision to defer the PMLA charge hearing. The Court noted the High Court “issued its direction a little prematurely.”
The Delhi High Court reviewed a petition from former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is charged with money laundering linked to a land-for-jobs scam during his tenure from 2004 to 2009. Allegations involve landowners selling property for jobs at low prices. Yadav and associates are summoned to court as investigations continue.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Anwar Dhebar in a Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam, emphasizing that there is no legal requirement for an accused to be in custody for a year before applying for bail. The ruling clarifies that each bail case must be evaluated on its own merits.
Arvind Kejriwal’s petitions against Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons were rejected by Special Judge Rakesh Syal. Kejriwal argued his non-appearance was unintentional, due to his duties as Chief Minister. The ED alleges deliberate disobedience and seeks his statement on Delhi’s Excise policy. The case involves allegations of bribery and misuse of funds.
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 (9th May): The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to Lava Mobiles’ Managing Director Hariom Rai’s plea seeking an extension of interim bail in the Vivo PMLA case. The Court emphasized Rai’s critical health condition and scheduled a further hearing on May 13. This comes amid allegations of fraudulent activities involving Chinese shareholders of Grand Prospect International Communication Private Ltd. and the subsequent money laundering case.
Today, 15th April, The Delhi High Court asked the Enforcement Directorate to provide evidence supporting Tahir Hussain’s plea to dismiss the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case related to the 2020 riots. The court reviewing the maintainability of the plea and scheduled the hearing for September. Hussain’s lawyer will also be allowed to file a response.
ED on Monday stated, “Currently, to hinder the ongoing process and postpone the initiation of charges and the start of the trial, the petitioner/accused has submitted this petition…” In the ongoing money laundering case against Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has presented a strong stance in the sessions court on […]
