The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Yesterday (April 10th) told a Delhi court that it has already questioned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, who is presently in judicial custody in a money laundering probe related to the Delhi liquor policy case.
BRS leader K Kavitha Today (April 6th), filed a court motion opposing the CBI’s request to question her in Tihar jail regarding a corruption case tied to the alleged scam. The court granted the CBI permission to interrogate Kavitha in Tihar jail, following the agency’s plea filed seeking permission for her interrogation in judicial custody.
A Delhi court Today (April 4th) reserved its order on the interim bail plea of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy scam. Special Judge (PC Act) Kaveri Baweja from the Rouse Avenue Courts reserved verdict following arguments presented by Kavitha and ED.
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the rights of individuals arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), emphasizing the need for the Enforcement Directorate to adhere to constitutional norms. The court upheld the requirement for written grounds of arrest to be provided, underscoring the importance of transparency and adherence to legal procedures.
Today (21st March): The Delhi High Court declined interim bail for CM Arvind Kejriwal in the ED summons case related to the Delhi excise policy. The court set the next hearing for April 22. Kejriwal’s summons coincided with election announcements, leading to arguments about political interference. The ED stressed Kejriwal’s personal capacity. The case stems from allegations of irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy.
Today (15th March): The Delhi Sessions Court upheld its decision on Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal against the Enforcement Directorate’s summons. Kejriwal had challenged the summons related to an alleged excise scam. The court’s decision followed multiple summonses after his non-compliance. Kejriwal’s representative argued for a stay on the initial order during the recent hearing.
The Delhi High Court ruling on the Sanjay Jain v Enforcement Directorate case has crucial implications for money laundering proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Justice Vikas Mahajan emphasized that a co-accused confession alone cannot establish guilt, requiring substantial corroborative evidence. The judgment clarifies the limited role of such confessions and the cautious handling of evidence at the bail stage.
Today, the Jharkhand HC Rejected a petition submitted by Ex-CM Hemant Soren, requesting authorization to partake in the assembly’s budget session. A panel led by Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad had deliberated on the issue since February 26, following extensive arguments presented by Senior Counsel Kapil Sibal, representing Soren, and ASG of India SV Raju, acting on behalf of ED.
The Jharkhand High Court made a significant observation on PMLA cases, stating that individuals involved in money laundering activities post the initial crime may not necessarily need to be accused of the scheduled offense. The court rejected anticipatory bail for a petitioner in a related case, highlighting the seriousness of the offense and shedding light on PMLA complexities.