The Allahabad High Court has urged the Union government to consider forming an international treaty to address challenges in prosecuting foreign nationals, particularly regarding bail, interpreters, and consular support. The court emphasized the need for fair treatment and the prevention of exploitation of legal gaps. The case will resume on April 18.
The Supreme Court dismissed Maharashtra government’s petition seeking to stay the Bombay High Court’s acquittal of G N Sai Baba. The High Court ruled the acquittal as well-reasoned and nullified UAPA sanctions. Sai Baba, a former Delhi University professor, and others were acquitted due to failure of prosecution to substantiate allegations of Maoist connections.
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.
