The Supreme Court clarified that powers under Section 102 CrPC and Section 18A of the Prevention of Corruption Act are not mutually exclusive. Police can seize property during investigation even if attachment under the PC Act is applicable.
The PMLA Appellate Tribunal has dismissed Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram’s appeal and upheld the ED’s attachment of his Delhi property and bank accounts worth crores in the INX Media money laundering case.
Bihar Police propose establishing 100 fast-track courts to expedite justice, focusing on cases involving illegal assets. DGP Vinay Kumar highlighted the need for quicker trials as pending cases have surged to nearly 17 lakh. Strong actions against corrupt officials, regardless of their status, will be prioritized to tackle illegal wealth effectively.
