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.
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur emphasized how the delay in listing “live issues” like matters concerning Article 370 impacts the quality of justice. Speaking at a seminar organized by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR), Justice Lokur highlighted the persistent problem of case listing, particularly within the Supreme Court. He pointed […]
The Supreme Court of India is currently poised to address a pivotal legal question that has significant implications for the legislative process in the country: What precisely constitutes a money Bill? This inquiry has gained prominence against the backdrop of contentious decisions, including the recent invalidation of the electoral bond scheme and the 2018 affirmation […]
The Delhi High Court issued a stay against a ruling that required the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to return seized property if an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act exceeds 365 days without resulting in a prosecution complaint. The Division Bench granted the stay while the appeal is pending until the next hearing on March 11.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the constitutional limits on seizing property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stressing the importance of protecting individuals’ rights and avoiding excessive use of authority during lengthy investigations. This ruling sets a precedent for returning seized property after a certain duration, maintaining a balance between law enforcement and individual rights.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed charges in the Railway Land-for-Jobs scandal involving former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and MP daughter Misa Bharti, intensifying scrutiny on the family of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. Allegations center around appointments and land transfers during Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister, sparking a debate on integrity in Indian politics. Hearing set for January 16.
Satyendar Jain, initially taken into custody on May 30, 2022, was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court on medical grounds on May 26, 2023. This bail has been periodically extended since then In a significant development in the ongoing money laundering case against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, the Supreme Court of […]
In a previous judgment in October, the high court had upheld Singh’s arrest and remand by the ED. He was apprehended on October 4, 2023, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This arrest was linked to allegations of receiving ₹2 crore in connection with the now-scrapped 2021-22 Delhi excise policy. The Delhi High […]
The Madras High Court has issued a significant interim order, staying the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to District Collectors in Tamil Nadu in an alleged sand mining money laundering case. The division bench of Justice SS Sundar and Justice Sunder Mohan, while allowing the investigation to continue, has directed the ED to […]
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has refused to quash the summons issued to West Bengal Law Minister Moloy Ghatak by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a coal pilferage case. This decision comes at a crucial time when the Supreme Court is reviewing certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering […]