The Supreme Court set aside a Patna High Court order that quashed a cheque dishonour complaint, holding that the High Court wrongly conducted a “roving enquiry” at the pre-trial stage. The apex court restored the complaint, saying a prima facie case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act was made out.
A Delhi court has postponed hearings in the National Herald money laundering case involving Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to May 21 and 22. The delay follows procedural discussions, including the need for all parties to be fully informed. Charges relate to an alleged conspiracy involving fraudulent asset takeover valued over Rs. 2,000 crore.
