Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
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.
The Delhi High Court sentenced a YouTuber-advocate to six months' imprisonment for criminal contempt, emphasizing the judiciary's intolerance towards actions undermining its authority.
The founders of Gameskraft have been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody following a money laundering investigation by the ED. This order highlights ongoing scrutiny within the online gaming industry.
The Delhi High Court sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to six months in prison for criminal contempt due to derogatory remarks about the judiciary. The court highlighted the need to uphold respect for judicial authority.
The Patna High Court invalidated the Bihar government's decision to downgrade security for MP Pappu Yadav, deeming it arbitrary. The ruling emphasized adherence to due process in security matters for public figures.