The Delhi High Court upheld Amit Katyal’s four-week interim bail, rejecting the Enforcement Directorate’s plea to cancel it due to medical reasons. The court noted that an extension request is pending and directed the ED to address medical concerns in the trial court. Katyal is accused in a land-for-jobs scam involving Lalu Prasad.
Today (20th March): The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate for denying default bail by filing supplementary chargesheets, leading to indefinite detention. They emphasized that individuals should not be detained without trial, pointing out a specific case of 18 months of detention. The court also highlighted the importance of timely justice delivery.
Today (15th March): The Delhi Sessions Court upheld its decision on Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal against the Enforcement Directorate’s summons. Kejriwal had challenged the summons related to an alleged excise scam. The court’s decision followed multiple summonses after his non-compliance. Kejriwal’s representative argued for a stay on the initial order during the recent hearing.
The Supreme Court heard the ED’s petition challenging Tamil Nadu’s lack of cooperation in sharing FIRs for money laundering cases. This includes the Ankit Tiwari bribery case. The court proposed a judicial oversight to address conflicts between central and state agencies. It will address these cases on March 20. There are parallels with disputes in West Bengal.
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.
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.
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed its stance on the procedural requirements for arrests made by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), dismissing a review petition that challenged the need for providing reasons for arrest in writing at the time of arrest. This ruling solidifies the court’s previous judgment, emphasizing the […]
The Supreme Court has granted a six-month extension to Nawab Malik’s interim medical bail, following the Enforcement Directorate’s non-objection. This relief is related to his ongoing treatment for kidney disease and does not affect the merits of the money-laundering case involving alleged dealings with Dawood Ibrahim’s sister. The decision showcases the court’s consideration of health issues in legal proceedings.
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 […]
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has ordered a stay on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation against Pawan Munjal, the Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp. This decision comes in the wake of allegations involving the illegal transfer of foreign currency equivalent to ₹54 crore out of India by Munjal and others. Also […]