Today, On 28th February, The Delhi High Court reserved its order on the bail plea of Christian Michel James in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. James is accused of being a middleman in the deal for procuring 12 VVIP helicopters. He was extradited from the United Arab Emirates in 2018 to face trial in India. The case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering in the high-profile defense deal.
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Today, On 14th November, a Delhi court released AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, refusing to recognize the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet in the Waqf Board case. Although the court noted sufficient evidence for prosecution, it lacked the necessary sanction. Khan was arrested on September 2 for alleged involvement in irregularities and money laundering linked to the Waqf Board.
Today, On 14th October, the Supreme Court ruled that bail can be granted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for sick or infirm individuals, emphasizing adherence to legal principles despite strict laws. This precedent balances law enforcement with individual rights, impacting future bail applications in serious offenses.
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Today, Arvind Kejriwal’s custody extended till Sept 25 in Delhi liquor policy case, amidst CBI allegations of corruption and money laundering. Aam Aadmi Party leader Durgesh Pathak granted bail. Supreme Court reserves decision on Kejriwal’s bail plea in the alleged excise policy scam. CBI claims AAP gained illicit funds through a criminal conspiracy. Case concerns corruption and money laundering related to Delhi’s now-scrapped excise policy for 2021-22.
Today (13th March): The Madras High Court has denied an interim stay on the trial proceedings of a money laundering case involving former T.N. Minister V. Senthilbalaji. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been directed to submit its counter affidavit by April 25 in response to Senthilbalaji’s revision petition challenging the decision not to postpone the trial. This comes after concerns were raised about potential injustice if the accused is first convicted in the money laundering case and subsequently acquitted in another case.
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has taken a firm stand by refusing to adjourn the hearing on the bail plea of AAP leader Satyendar Kumar Jain, which is listed before a bench headed by Justice Bela M Trivedi. This decision comes amidst requests for postponement of the hearing, which has been a subject […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has recently addressed the contentious issue of one three-judge bench scrutinizing the verdict of another bench of the same strength. This move, which has been met with objections from the Centre, follows a precedent set by the Court’s earlier interpretation of land acquisition law. Also read- […]