Congress MLA and former Chhattisgarh excise minister Kawasi Lakhma was released from Raipur Central Jail a day after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail in cases linked to the alleged liquor ‘scam’. Arrested by the ED and ACB/EOW, Lakhma said he has full faith in the judiciary and will continue to fight for tribal and farmers’ rights.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled May 8 to hear the Enforcement Directorate’s plea challenging bail granted to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. The court has also directed that the trial court records be called for review before the hearing.
WinZo Games co-founder Saumya Rathore has moved the Karnataka High Court against the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering probe being conducted from Bengaluru. She has argued that since all company operations and bank accounts are based in Delhi, the investigation and court proceedings must be shifted there.
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.
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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.
