Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Karnataka High Court quashed a provisional attachment order under the PMLA, stating statutory language must be applied judiciously rather than being reproduced mechanically.
The Supreme Court has ruled that certification of electronic evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam is not limited to government-notified examiners, allowing qualified private cyber forensic experts to certify records.
The Centre has approved the cadre restructuring of the Enforcement Directorate, significantly increasing its staff strength across various key functions. This decision aims to enhance the agency's operational capabilities.
The MP High Court revoked anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh in the dowry death case of Twisha Sharma. The court found merits in the allegations against Singh, necessitating her presence for questioning.
The Kerala High Court has denied a request to quash the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, connected to the daughter of a former Chief Minister.
A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a plea for filing an FIR against him for alleged hate speech made during an event.
The Kerala High Court has declined to quash the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited involving allegations against former CM's daughter. The court's decision allows the probe to proceed.
The RBI has issued guidance for financial institutions regarding the implementation of Section 51A of the UAPA, reflecting updates to the UNSC's sanctions list related to ISIL and Al-Qaida.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal has ruled that routing demonetized cash through a third-party account constitutes a benami transaction under the PBPT Act, expanding the definition of 'property' in such cases.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal ruled that properties belonging to alleged abettors cannot be attached under the PBPT Act unless proven to be benami properties. This underscores the need for clear evidence in such proceedings.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal ruled that routing demonetized cash through third-party accounts constitutes a benami transaction. This ruling clarifies that cash is considered property under the PBPT Act.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal ruled that assets belonging to an alleged abettor cannot be attached under the PBPT Act unless proven to be benami properties independently. The tribunal emphasized that the Act allows for attachment only of benami properties held by a benamidar.