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    ED Challenges Arvind Kejriwal's Trial Court Acquittal Order in Delhi High Court Over Excise Policy Case
    ED Challenges Arvind Kejriwal's Trial Court Acquittal Order in Delhi High Court Over Excise Policy Case
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    ED Challenges Arvind Kejriwal’s Trial Court Acquittal Order in Delhi High Court Over Excise Policy Case

    The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Delhi High Court after a trial court acquitted AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of charges related to alleged non-compliance with PMLA summons in the excise policy case, which the agency claims hindered investigation.

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    Serving Summons Or Notices By Email Is Valid Service Under PMLA Proceedings: Calcutta High Court
    Serving Summons Or Notices By Email Is Valid Service Under PMLA Proceedings: Calcutta High Court
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    Serving Summons Or Notices By Email Is Valid Service Under PMLA Proceedings: Calcutta High Court

    The Calcutta High Court held that serving summons or notices through electronic mail amounts to valid service under proceedings governed by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The ruling reinforces digital communication as effective in PMLA cases.

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    “Liberty Once Curtailed Cannot Be Restored”: Delhi Court Slams ED’s ‘Hurried’ Arrests in Excise Policy Case, Flags PMLA Regime
    “Liberty Once Curtailed Cannot Be Restored”: Delhi Court Slams ED’s ‘Hurried’ Arrests in Excise Policy Case, Flags PMLA Regime
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    “Liberty Once Curtailed Cannot Be Restored”: Delhi Court Slams ED’s ‘Hurried’ Arrests in Excise Policy Case, Flags PMLA Regime

    A Delhi Court, while discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the excise policy case, criticised the ED for making arrests before the predicate offence is judicially tested. The Court warned that mechanical use of PMLA powers risks violating Article 21 and turning investigation into punishment.

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    “Ancestral Property Not Immune”: Delhi High Court Rules Family Assets Can Be Attached Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act
    “Ancestral Property Not Immune”: Delhi High Court Rules Family Assets Can Be Attached Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act
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    “Ancestral Property Not Immune”: Delhi High Court Rules Family Assets Can Be Attached Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act

    The Delhi High Court has held that ancestral property can be attached under the PMLA if it represents the value of proceeds of crime. The Court clarified that inherited assets do not get automatic immunity in money laundering cases.

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    Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order Allowing ED to Attach Cricket Betting Assets Under PMLA
    Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order Allowing ED to Attach Cricket Betting Assets Under PMLA
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    Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order Allowing ED to Attach Cricket Betting Assets Under PMLA

    The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court ruling that allowed the ED to treat money from illegal online cricket betting as “proceeds of crime” under the PMLA. The apex court will now examine whether the ED can act when betting offences are not listed as scheduled crimes under the law.

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    ED's Power for ‘Further Investigation’ Under PMLA?: Supreme Court to Decide IAS Officer’s Plea Against Evergreen Custody
    ED's Power for ‘Further Investigation’ Under PMLA?: Supreme Court to Decide IAS Officer’s Plea Against Evergreen Custody
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    ED’s Power for ‘Further Investigation’ Under PMLA?: Supreme Court to Decide IAS Officer’s Plea Against Evergreen Custody

    Supreme Court to examine whether the PMLA allows ED to conduct “further investigation” after trial begins, in a case challenging the arrest of IAS officer Saumya Chaurasia. The outcome could curb “evergreen custody” practices.

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    Lawyers Cannot Discuss Such Matters on Shows: SG Tushar Mehta Voices Displeasure Over Podcasts on Court Judgments
    Lawyers Cannot Discuss Such Matters on Shows: SG Tushar Mehta Voices Displeasure Over Podcasts on Court Judgments
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    Lawyers Cannot Discuss Such Matters on Shows: SG Tushar Mehta Voices Displeasure Over Podcasts on Court Judgments

    Today, On 15th January, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta warned that podcasts discussing court judgments could distort constitutional decisions, stressing that lawyers cannot discuss such matters on shows. His remarks came during SC hearings on ED petitions against Mamata Banerjee and senior police.

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    BREAKING| Could Lead to Lawlessness If We Do Not Intervene: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Mamata, WB Govt Over ED's Plea
    BREAKING| Could Lead to Lawlessness If We Do Not Intervene: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Mamata, WB Govt Over ED's Plea
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    BREAKING| Could Lead to Lawlessness If We Do Not Intervene: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Mamata, WB Govt Over ED’s Plea

    Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Mamata Banerjee and the West Bengal government, warning that the ED’s plea alleging obstruction during I-PAC raids. The apex court remarked that it “could lead to lawlessness if we do not intervene,” signaling stern judicial action.

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    ED vs Mamata Banerjee | Was It Jantar Mantar? Supreme Court Slams Chaos in Calcutta High Court
    ED vs Mamata Banerjee | Was It Jantar Mantar? Supreme Court Slams Chaos in Calcutta High Court
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    ED vs Mamata Banerjee | Was It Jantar Mantar? Supreme Court Slams Chaos in Calcutta High Court

    Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court slammed the turmoil in the Calcutta High Court during ED proceedings, asking if it resembled Jantar Mantar. The apex court called it a “serious issue” and announced plans to issue a notice in the matter.

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    BREAKING| I-PAC Raids Row| Shocking Pattern, CM Banerjee Barges In During Statutory Action: ED Tells Supreme Court
    BREAKING| I-PAC Raids Row| Shocking Pattern, CM Banerjee Barges In During Statutory Action: ED Tells Supreme Court
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    BREAKING| I-PAC Raids Row| Shocking Pattern, CM Banerjee Barges In During Statutory Action: ED Tells Supreme Court

    Today, On 15th January, I-PAC Raids Row escalates as the Enforcement Directorate tells the Supreme Court that a shocking pattern is emerging. The agency alleges that CM Banerjee barges in during statutory action, accompanied by Police Commissioner, before sitting on a dharna.

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