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The SAFEMA Tribunal has upheld the attachment of ₹8.28 lakh under the PMLA, ruling that the appellant could not prove the bona fide nature of the funds due to the absence of relevant bank statements. The court emphasized that simply claiming to be a victim is insufficient without requisite evidence.
The Rajasthan High Court has set aside the withholding of a Sub-Inspector appointment due to a matrimonial FIR, ruling that the assessment of matrimonial offences must consider their relevance and nature before denying employment.
The Rajasthan High Court has overturned the withholding of a Sub-Inspector appointment due to a matrimonial FIR. It emphasized that the Committee must evaluate the relevance of such moral turpitude before denying appointments.
The Reserve Bank of India has updated lists of sanctioned entities aligned with UN Security Council mandates, directing regulated entities to ensure compliance under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. This action emphasizes the importance of compliance within the financial sector.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court is set to determine if the recently enacted criminal laws can be applied retrospectively to a case involving defamation occurring prior to 2024, highlighting significant implications for new legislation.
The Supreme Court will hear a petition by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay seeking to quash an FIR linked to a road rage incident, which he claims is a retaliatory action for his reports on alleged corruption in the Ram Mandir Trust.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification regarding amendments to 21 entries under Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967, in compliance with updates from the UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list. This amendment is crucial for financial institutions in ensuring compliance with international sanctions.
The RBI has updated its UN Security Council sanctions list entries under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), directing regulated entities to ensure adherence to the updated list.
The J&K and Ladakh High Court ruled that non-reflection of transactions in Income Tax Returns (ITRs) does not negate the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court clarified that disputed facts must be determined by the trial court, not the HC.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued updates regarding the implementation of Section 51A of the UAPA following amendments to the UNSC’s 1267/1989 sanctions list. The amendments encompass the addition and revision of specific entities, ensuring compliance with international mandates.
The RBI has announced amendments to the UNSC’s sanctions list under Section 51A of UAPA, impacting financial institutions. Banks and financial entities should ensure compliance with these updates.
The Supreme Court restored a negligence finding in a motor accident case, affirming that a criminal acquittal does not preclude civil liability in negligence claims.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under various IPC sections, determining that civil disputes should not be framed as criminal cases. The decision underscores the need for proper classification of disputes.