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The SAFEMA Tribunal has upheld the attachment of ₹7.93 crore under the PMLA in a significant adverse ruling for Manik Bhattacharya. The Tribunal dismissed appeals, reinforcing the necessity for robust evidence in financial investigations.
The SAFEMA Tribunal has set aside a PMLA attachment order involving a Director's wife due to insufficient reasoning in the initial findings, remanding the case for further investigation. This decision emphasizes the need for transparent reasoning in financial enforcement actions.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted conditional bail in a ₹5 lakh online fraud case, taking into account the accused's prior custody and parity with co-accused.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a pillion rider injured in a motorcycle accident is entitled to compensation despite the rider's negligence. The court emphasized that innocent guests cannot be held responsible.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that insolvency proceedings do not exempt directors from prosecution under Section 138 of the NI Act for cheque bounce cases. The court dismissed a petition seeking immunity for directors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, stating that an unsupported claim regarding a blank cheque does not negate statutory presumptions.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed two women police officers to pay ₹1,00,000 each as compensation for not registering an FIR in a dowry demand case. This ruling emphasizes accountability for police actions regarding sensitive matters.
The Gauhati High Court acquitted an officer convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, citing insufficient evidence from the CBI to establish disproportionate assets. The decision reaffirms the principle of burden of proof in criminal cases.
The Delhi High Court has appointed Anu Grover Baliga as a special judge to expedite criminal cases related to paper leaks and unfair means in examinations.
The Karnataka High Court quashed a forgery case against a businessman, asserting that mere designation as an accused is insufficient to maintain proceedings against him, following the appellate authority's ruling.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed an accused woman in a placement fraud case to widely publicize the allegations against her in newspapers, emphasizing transparency in legal proceedings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed the establishment of fast-track courts to expedite trials related to examination paper leaks, ensuring swift justice. This move is aimed at reinforcing the integrity of examination processes.
The Kerala High Court clarified that in the context of POCSO cases, the term 'chest' should be interpreted as 'breast' to ensure proper understanding of sexual assault allegations.