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The Karnataka High Court expressed that the involvement of politicians and public servants in heinous crimes is rare. This statement came during the hearing of an appeal by former MLA Vinay Kulkarni against his life sentence for the murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda.
Judges of the Gauhati High Court have expressed differing views on whether the 'reason to believe' for property attachment under the PMLA is confidential. The ruling may affect the transparency of provisional attachment orders made by enforcement agencies.
A Bengaluru court has issued summons to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Mohammed Nalapad for alleged criminal defamation concerning remarks against the RSS. The court found sufficient grounds under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to proceed with cognizance.
The Chhattisgarh High Court denied anticipatory bail to a former IAS officer citing the influential nature of the accused and potential evidence tampering amidst ongoing investigations into corruption charges.
The Tripura High Court acquitted the accused in a cheque dishonor case, noting that the complainant failed to establish a valid statutory notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The judgment emphasized the necessity of proving source of funds for the claims made.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that Section 107 of the BNSS Act does not provide adequate safeguards for third parties, applying a stringent 'reason to believe' test to quash a property attachment order. This highlights the need for more comprehensive legal frameworks.
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has granted interim bail to employees in a ₹100 crore GST fraud case, allowing them to approach the Chennai court. The court emphasized ensuring appropriate terms to mitigate flight risks.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Detective Department to expedite its investigation into a ₹13 crore fraud case and submit a report to the jurisdictional Magistrate. The writ petition was thus disposed of following this directive.
The Madras High Court has ruled that convicts may seek ordinary and emergency leave while their appeals are pending. This decision emphasizes that fundamental rights remain intact despite incarceration.
The Delhi High Court acquitted a man in a 1983 murder case, ruling that shouting 'Maro Sale Ko' does not imply intent to kill. This decision emphasizes the need for clear evidence of common intent in murder charges.
In a significant ruling, the Uttar Pradesh court has ordered an FIR against a Station House Officer for illegally detaining an individual and fabricating records. This development emphasizes the non-impunity of police misconduct in the state.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the UP Police for acting beyond their mandate in private property disputes, asserting that criminal law must adhere to statutory definitions and cannot be misapplied.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the Directorate of Enforcement's reliance on generic, copied justifications for provisional attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is inadequate. This decision reinforces the need for specific and substantial reasoning in enforcement actions.