Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.
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.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the prosecution of Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam linked to his tenure as Union Railways Minister. The CBI and ED are investigating allegations of corruption, including bribes for government jobs in exchange for land. The case has significant political implications in Bihar.
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Bengaluru police may transfer the electoral bonds case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leaders to the CID due to complex corruption allegations. Following a court-ordered FIR, officials are discussing this move, given the magnitude of the case involving over Rs. 8,000 crore and significant political implications amidst opposition demands for investigation.
Shahjahan Sheikh of Sandeshkhali is embroiled in ED allegations of converting illegal funds into assets through dummy traders. West Bengal Police filed 13 FIRs citing threats, extortion, and land grabbing. The case garnered significant media attention during elections. The Enforcement Directorate’s investigation led to arrests and exposed Shahjahan’s criminal network, amassing assets worth ₹27 crore.