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The Karnataka High Court remanded PMLA attachment proceedings after determining that the petitioner's objections were not adequately addressed by the Adjudicating Authority. This ruling emphasizes the necessity for authorities to consider all submissions during proceedings.
The Telangana High Court granted bail to the accused in a ₹12 crore cess evasion case, considering the length of potential punishment and prior detention period.
The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a plea challenging PMLA proceedings at the pre-cognizance stage, citing such a challenge as premature. This ruling emphasizes the court's stance on procedural timelines in criminal proceedings.
A Delhi court has flagged incorrect involvement of an accused in 17 FIRs and directed the police to correct the records, granting regular bail to the accused.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that 'criminal writ petitions' do not exist under the Constitution, directing such filings to be registered simply as writ petitions.
Chennai Sessions Court upheld the rejection of bail under Section 132 of the CGST Act, citing non-cooperation and substantial prima facie evidence.
The Karnataka High Court ruled against quashing IPC and ED proceedings under Section 482 of the CrPC, stating that the presence of disputed facts necessitates a full trial.
The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a UAPA FIR concerning a cross-border debit card funding network, affirming ED's authority under PMLA.
J&K HC upheld a one-year sentence for a forest corporation official in a bribery case, establishing that the recovery of tainted money and credible testimony can substantiate convictions.
The Jharkhand High Court denied anticipatory bail to an accounting clerk accused of misappropriating ₹63 lakh under the 15th Finance Commission.
The Karnataka High Court upheld the Enforcement Directorate's authority to investigate and file an FIR under UAPA, rejecting the plea to quash the proceedings.
The Patna High Court has refused to grant pre-arrest bail to a company shareholder accused of issuing 857 fake GST invoices. The court noted the accused's criminal record as a factor in its decision.
The Calcutta High Court granted bail to a petitioner accused in a ganja recovery case, stating further detention was unnecessary. The ruling relied on a Supreme Court precedent emphasizing the quantity of narcotics in bail considerations.