Today, 22nd April, The Delhi High Court set May 15 for hearing Arvind Kejriwal’s challenge to ED summonses related to a money laundering case. Kejriwal’s plea questions the legality of ED’s actions, marking a crucial legal battle. The court granted him time to respond to ED’s reply. Kejriwal argues against PMLA provisions and accuses unfair use for political motivation.
Today, 15th April, The Delhi High Court asked the Enforcement Directorate to provide evidence supporting Tahir Hussain’s plea to dismiss the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case related to the 2020 riots. The court reviewing the maintainability of the plea and scheduled the hearing for September. Hussain’s lawyer will also be allowed to file a response.
A Delhi court criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for flawed investigation in a money laundering case. The court summoned the Investigating Officer to explain why penal and disciplinary action should not be recommended. Special Judge Farrukh noted the failure to conduct a fair investigation, as crucial evidence was withheld. The court issued notices for the individuals implicated in the illegal activities.
Today (21st March): The Delhi High Court declined interim bail for CM Arvind Kejriwal in the ED summons case related to the Delhi excise policy. The court set the next hearing for April 22. Kejriwal’s summons coincided with election announcements, leading to arguments about political interference. The ED stressed Kejriwal’s personal capacity. The case stems from allegations of irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy.
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.