The Supreme Court of India set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict that quashed multiple corruption FIRs, calling the approach a “travesty of justice”. The top court allowed the Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau to continue investigations and barred the High Court from entertaining further challenges to the FIRs.
A Delhi special court modified bail conditions for alleged AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel while dismissing his plea seeking release in the CBI case. The court eased passport and surety requirements, aligning them with relief earlier granted in the ED case.
The Bombay High Court has granted sanction to the Maharashtra ACB to investigate bribery allegations against a sitting Mumbai Additional Sessions Judge. The probe relates to an alleged ₹15 lakh bribe demand linked to a pending property dispute case.
The Supreme Court has issued notice on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia’s plea challenging denial of bail in a disproportionate assets case but refused to grant him interim relief. The case, alleging accumulation of assets worth over Rs 540 crore, will be heard next on January 19.
The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to urgently investigate digital arrest scams targeting citizens, especially senior citizens. Authorities including RBI and telecom departments have been directed to assist in preventing further frauds.
The Kerala High Court has granted temporary protection from arrest to former Travancore Devaswom Board officer S Sreekumar in the Sabarimala gold theft case. He has been named as the sixth accused in the alleged misappropriation of nearly 4 kg of temple gold during repair works.
The Kerala High Court struck down critical remarks made against CM Pinarayi Vijayan and ruled that proceedings against ADGP Ajith Kumar were initiated without mandatory legal sanction. The court corrected procedural errors and sent the case back to the pre-cognizance stage.
Kerala High Court has ruled that accused persons cannot file bail applications in multiple courts at the same time. The Court also directed its registry to verify every bail plea to ensure no other bail application is pending elsewhere.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that profits made from investing bribe money in the stock market remain “proceeds of crime” under the PMLA. The court said appreciation in value doesn’t cleanse the tainted origin of bribe-derived funds.
Kerala High Court has permitted the SIT to collect gold samples and inspect the Sreekovil door amid allegations of massive gold misappropriation at Sabarimala temple. The court said, “The investigation must reach everyone who was part of the gold theft, directly or indirectly.”
