Today, On 25th June, The Delhi High Court stayed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s release, citing errors in the lower court’s decision to grant him bail in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam. The High Court emphasized that the lower court failed to “properly evaluate” evidence presented by the Enforcement Directorate, and stated the stay order.
![[Disproportionate Assets Case] Supreme Court Shields Odisha Official from Arrest](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-49-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court will hear Odisha Administrative Service officer Bijaya Ketan Sahoo’s plea for anticipatory bail in a money laundering case involving disproportionate assets. The case, initiated by the Enforcement Directorate, alleges unreported income funnelled into properties and investments. Orissa High Court previously refused anticipatory bail, citing a prima facie case. Subsequent summons have been issued, and a hearing is scheduled for June 24.
Today, On 12th June, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the Jharkhand High Court that former Chief Minister Hemant Soren is allegedly involved in illegal land acquisition. Soren’s bail plea related to a money-laundering case was rejected. The ED claims to have evidence showing manipulation of land records in favour of Soren. His counsel argues that the case is politically motivated.
Senior Supreme Court advocate Kapil Sibal, representing former Chief Minister Hemant Soren, argued for bail before the Jharkhand High Court. Soren, arrested in a money-laundering case, seeks an expedited hearing, claiming wrongful implication. Sibal contends that the allegations would constitute a civil rather than criminal offense, alleging a political conspiracy. The next hearing is scheduled for June 12.
![[PMLA Case] Delhi Court Grants Bail to Ex-Unitech Promoters Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-08-123704.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
On Friday(7th June), Former Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra have been granted bail by a Delhi court in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. The decision, made by Additional Sessions Judge Dheeraj More, considers the extensive 2.5 years the brothers have spent in jail without trial commencement since their arrest in 2017.
Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member and senior advocate, expressed strong concerns over new criminal laws, aiming to urge a review if supported by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). He emphasized the lack of consultation in formulating these laws and criticized the decline of the bar’s independence and political polarization. Sibal also critiqued the judiciary’s lack of uniformity in institutional procedures and emphasized the need for introspection in the appointment mechanisms.
The Supreme Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to AAP MLA Jaswant Singh’s petition challenging his arrest and his application for interim bail in a money-laundering case by June 7. The court emphasized no further adjournments would be granted and stated it would not grant any relief to Singh without hearing from the ED.
![[Breaking] Liquor Policy Scam: Delhi Court Remands BRS leader Kavitha Till July 3](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Delhi-HC.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Delhi Court today extends BRS leader K Kavitha’s custody till July 3 in the liquor policy scam case. Three co-accused were granted bail. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM, is accused of involvement in a corruption and money laundering case related to Delhi’s excise policy. The case alleges favoritism and diversion of funds.
