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FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has reversed the acquittal of Tarun Tejpal, finding him guilty of rape under various sections of the IPC. This ruling follows an appeal from the State of Goa, emphasizing the court's commitment to addressing matters of sexual assault with rigor.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has recused itself from 75 related bail matters, emphasizing the need for judicial independence in light of improper contact attempts with the judge.
FeaturedThe Karnataka High Court has ordered action against a civil judge involved in a road rage incident. The court condemned the judge's behavior and criticized the police for acting against victims.
FeaturedThe Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused bail to advocate Vikas Kumar, accused of conspiring to manipulate judicial proceedings. The allegations suggest involvement in an organized criminal network intending to misappropriate trust property.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court denied bail to an accused in a money laundering case involving ₹76 crore, instructing urgent actions by the Directorate of Enforcement.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court cancelled a broker's bail linked to ₹214 crore in unrecorded cash, stating that 'freelance' status does not shield individuals from money laundering laws.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court denied bail to an accused involved in siphoning ₹76 crore, emphasizing the need for urgent action by authorities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed the criminal case against a litigant and his lawyer for making erroneous statements in court pleadings, citing improper legal standards applied by lower courts.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court upheld the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) power to attach properties acquired prior to the commission of a predicate offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The petitioners' failure to seek alternative remedies contributed to the verdict.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has ordered a crackdown on advocates involved in criminal activity in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting systemic issues in the Bar associations.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that using offensive expletives does not necessarily constitute obscenity under criminal law, as they must be lascivious and prurient to meet this threshold.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court mandated that an accused must be heard before cognizance under the PMLA, emphasizing due process rights. The ruling reinforces the necessity of judicial prudence in the application of preventive measures under the PMLA.
FeaturedThe RBI issued a notification updating the implementation of Section 51A of the UAPA, aligning Indian regulations with the UNSC's 1267/1989 sanctions on ISIL and Al-Qaida. This marks a crucial step in enhancing compliance with international counter-terrorism financing obligations.