The Madras High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Gautham Vasudev Menon in an income tax case. Justice G. K. Ilanthiraiyan held resignation predated alleged default, allowing prosecution to continue against other directors.
Jacqueline Fernandez’s petition to dismiss a money laundering case against her was rejected by the Delhi High Court. The case involves alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and a Rs 200 crore scam. Fernandez claims she is a victim, unaware of his criminal background, while the ED argues she may have accepted gifts knowingly.
Karnataka: Today, 14th March, The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed the trial court’s February 28 order, which had taken judicial notice (cognisance) of a sexual harassment case filed against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act).
