Central Bureau of Investigation
‘Establishment, extension of jurisdiction, superintendence of DSPE vests with GOI’; West Bengal’s suit alleging misuse of CBI by Union maintainable: Supreme Court
The State of West Bengal had challenged the CBI’s action of registering Suo moto cases for offences that occurred within its territory without any direction from the competent court or prior consent by the State.
[NEET UG 2024] Supreme Court to determine to what extent the exam was compromised before retest call
“If the breach of the exam’s sanctity is widespread and if it is not possible to segregate tainted and untainted candidates, a retest may be ordered, but if beneficiaries are identified and limited, then a retest won’t be needed”
SC issues notice on CBI’s plea against Surendra Koli’s acquittal in Nithari Killings
Last year, in October, the Allahabad High Court had acquitted Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher in the Nithari Killings matter and set aside their death sentences.
CBI takes over probe and registers FIR; Kerala High Court closes veterinary student’s death case
A second-year student studying in College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Pookode, Wayanad was found hanging in the hostel due to alleged torture and ragging.
Sandeshkhali ED Attack| SC refuses to interfere with Calcutta HC order directing CBI probe
Shahjahan Sheikh was described by the court as a ‘strongman’ with significant political influence, was elected as a Karmadhaksya of Zilla Parishad, North 24 Parganas, and had ties to the ruling party. He is a prime accused in almost 42 criminal cases arising out of Sandeshkhali, eventually leading to his arrest by the State Police after a prolonged period of being absconded.
Supreme Court directs ED to conduct exhaustive investigation in money laundering case against Amtek Auto’s former promoters
In 2018, the National Company Law Tribunal approved the resolution plan submitted for Amtek Auto by Liberty House, which was settled with 80% haircut for Deccan Value Investors in November 2021
CBI not totally exempted from RTI Act; Delhi High Court orders for disclosure of information in AIIMS corruption case
This is not a case where sensitive information has been collected by the CBI and the disclosure of which would be prejudicial for the officers involved. This is also not a case where information is so sensitive that it cannot be shared with the public at large.
Supreme Court extends AAP member Satyendar Jain’s interim bail till January 8 in Money Laundering case
Earlier, the Court had granted him interim bail on medical grounds on 26-05-2023 and was further extended till 01-09-2023.
Section 6A of DSPE Act unconstitutional from date of insertion: Supreme Court Constitution Bench
Supreme Court also clarified that Section 6A of the DSPE Act is a part of the procedure only, in the form of protection to the senior government servants and does not constitute any new offence or sentence.
Investigating Agencies not obliged to submit translation of charge sheet in language of the Court: Supreme Court
Supreme Court clarified that if the accused and his advocate are non- conversant with the language, the question of providing translation may arise because the accused must get a fair opportunity to defend himself by understanding the material against him in the charge sheet.
Madras HC requests CBI to investigate against Pondicherry University professor and others for misappropriation of funds
The Finance Section of Pondichery University had found that from 2008 to 2016 a Professor had misappropriated the funds financed by the Government of India using fake and forged bills causing a wrongful loss to the Government of India to the tune of Rs.2.25 Crores.
Women sexual violence in Manipur | Supreme Court constitutes all-women committee to oversee probe, suggest remedies
Supreme Court further ordered the judicial committee and Dattatray Padsalgikar to submit separate reports before the Court.
Seashore Chit Fund Scam: Orissa High Court rejects Transfer petition of 19 Criminal cases to CBI Court
The Director of Seashore Group of Companies was seeking Transfer of Criminal Cases pending against before various Courts to CBI Court as the CBI Court had clubbed other 22 FIRs pending against him.
Gujarat HC suspends life sentence of 3 IAF Officers in 28 years old murder case; sets aside CBI Court order
The Court found that the conviction and life sentencing order suffered from patent infirmities and was based on presumptions.
Delhi High Court sets aside the cost imposed on CBI and expunges remarks made against the authority in a judicial order
The duty of the Court has been tried to be delegated to the prosecuting agency in the present case.
Explained| Can bail be cancelled on merit once the accused is released on default bail?
“The Courts have the power to cancel the bail and to examine the merits of the case in a case where the accused is released on default bail and released not on merits earlier. Such an interpretation would be in furtherance to the administration of justice.”
Supreme Court |Handing over cash to a public servant would be considered “proceeds of crime” under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
Supreme Court: In a case wherein the appeal challenged the final judgment and order passed by the High Court of