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The Orissa High Court has established a strict timeline for bail considerations in a PMLA case, requiring prompt adjudication based on an established parity with co-accused. The petitioner was directed to surrender before the trial court.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to journalist Vinay Arora in an extortion case related to a sting operation on female foeticide. The court previously granted bail to another journalist involved in the same case.
The Madras High Court acquitted a customs preventive officer charged with disproportionate assets, emphasizing the need for comprehensive asset assessment during investigations.
The Calcutta High Court upheld the acquittal of a Chartered Accountant in a cheque bounce case, citing insufficient evidence to establish a legally enforceable debt.
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the detention order under the PITNDPS, ruling that delays caused by obtaining No Objection Certificates from other states were satisfactorily explained. The decision emphasizes procedural compliance.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a refusal to marry in a long-term live-in relationship does not constitute rape. The decision clarifies rights concerning consent and expectations in such relationships.
The Madras High Court recently quashed corruption charges against three HR&CE Department staff accused of misappropriating temple funds. The decision reaffirms the judiciary's role in scrutinizing allegations before allowing proceedings.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the Detective Department to hasten the investigation into a ₹13 crore duping case, emphasizing the need for timely justice in such serious matters.
The Calcutta High Court differentiates between tax evasion and extortion claims while granting anticipatory bail to a former MLA. The court evaluated the gravity of the accusations against the accused’s personal circumstances.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at nine locations in Bengaluru and Mumbai related to contraventions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act. Various incriminating documents were seized during these operations.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Detective Department to expedite its inquiry into a ₹13 crore duping fraud case and submit a report to the jurisdictional Magistrate. This decision emphasizes the importance of prompt action in financial fraud investigations.
A Bengaluru court issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Prakash Raj for allegedly concealing voter registration across multiple states. The actor faces significant legal scrutiny as the case unfolds.
The Karnataka High Court refused to stay criminal proceedings against a doctor accused of spreading false claims about Nandini dairy products on Instagram. Justice M. Nagaprasanna emphasized that social media should not incite public panic without scientific validity.