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FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court has quashed a long-standing corruption conviction, citing flaws in witness testimony from the Income Tax Department that affected the integrity of the investigation.
FeaturedThe Madras High Court condemned the creation of morphed obscene images of women, stating it constitutes a significant violation of privacy and dignity and mandated police action.
FeaturedThe Calcutta HC ruled that unsuccessful efforts at recovering dues under IBC cannot lead to criminal prosecution, highlighting the distinction between civil and criminal proceedings.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court has quashed an attachment order under the PMLA, ruling it did not meet the essential mandatory procedural safeguards laid out in Section 107, including the requirement of a 'reason to believe'.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court quashed an attachment order under the PMLA, affirming that mandatory safeguards cannot be bypassed without proper justification. The court emphasized the necessity of prior notice and opportunity to be heard.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court invalidated an attachment order under the PMLA, stressing the necessity for procedural safeguards including a stringent 'reason to believe' standard.
FeaturedA US federal court declined to dismiss criminal charges against Gautam Adani and others, citing inadequate reasoning from the DOJ. This ruling underscores the scrutiny surrounding high-profile corporate investigations.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court directed the UP Government to implement the 'superior responsibility doctrine' to address corruption among trade tax officers, urging effective committee proceedings.
FeaturedThe Karnataka High Court has granted bail to directors of Games Kraft Technologies, declaring their arrests by the ED illegal, as they were said to lack statutory basis under the PMLA.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has granted bail to accused Deepak Ramnani, emphasizing that no individual should remain incarcerated indefinitely, especially when the trial under the PMLA is unlikely to conclude soon.
FeaturedThe case of Dr. Naresh Kumar Garg v. State of Haryana raises profound questions about the use of illegally obtained evidence. This ruling could have significant implications for the application of evidence law in India.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has criticized Uttar Pradesh police officers for prioritizing political loyalty over constitutional duties. The court's ruling underscores the problematic relationship between governance and law enforcement in the state.
FeaturedThe article explores the interplay between the PMLA’s asset retention powers and IBC’s clean-slate protection for corporate assets during insolvency.