money laundering
Delhi High Court denies bail to K. Kavitha in cases related to Delhi Liquor Policy scam
The Delhi High Court stated that a prima facie case of money laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 was made against K. Kavitha based on the material placed on record.
[Delhi Excise Policy Scam] Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court sends Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12 in CBI case
Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Trial Court in the money laundering case on 20-06-2024. However, the Delhi High Court issued an interim stay on the grant of bail the following day after the ED moved a plea. Following this, he was arrested by the CBI on 26-06-2024 and remanded to CBI custody till 29-06-2024
Jharkhand High Court grants bail to former CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case involving illegal acquisition of land
The Court stated that overall conspectus of the case based on broad probabilities does not specifically or indirectly assign the petitioner to be involved in the acquisition and possession as well as concealment of 8.86 acres of land at Shanti Nagar connected to the “proceeds of crime”.
[S. 50 PMLA] ED should at least reveal substance of allegations to summoned person, if not copy of ECIR: Allahabad HC
“Mere registration of ECIR does not make a person an accused”
[Money Laundering] ‘Glaring case of faulty investigation coloured with motivation/attempt to ensure certain persons go scot-free’; Delhi Court issues notice to IO
In the present case, there is not only undue, unwarranted and unexplained delay for over 9 to 10 years in presenting the charge-sheet or complaint, but also, the investigation is also faulty.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi High Court issues notice to ED; No interim bail for now in Liquor Excise Policy case
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on 21-03-2024 in connection with the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy, implemented in November 2021 to tackle the liquor mafia and boost revenue.
Delhi Liquor Policy Case | Supreme Court grants interim bail to Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally
Abhishek Boinpally was arrested on 9-10-2022 in a money laundering case in connection with Delhi Liquor excise policy.
On Procedure and Propriety: Travails of an Innocent Purchaser of Tainted Property under the PMLA Framework
by Onkar Thakur†, Nalin Jha†† and Saksham Chaturvedi†††
[Money Laundering] ‘Cooperating with Investigating Agency by public figure is public service’; Delhi HC denies pre-arrest bail to Amanatullah Khan, MLA from AAP
“Being a public figure in politics, petitioner is first and foremost in the public service and it is natural that he will always have something or other happening in his constituency. It is for the public figure to find time and appear before the investigating agency, when so required as per the law.”
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
[Cash-for-job scam] Madras HC refuses to grant bail to former TN Minister Senthil Balaji in money laundering case
Senthil Balaji was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 14-06-2023 for an alleged offence under Section 3 of PMLA.
Supreme Court | No bail for Sanjay Chhabria in Yes Bank money laundering case
Supreme Court remarked that the offence was serious in nature, and the High Court had considered all aspects while refusing bail in this matter.
Calcutta High Court directs formation of SIT amidst allegations of bias and ineffectiveness in Enforcement Directorate officials attack case
Calcutta High Court noted the registration of a counter FIR before an FIR about the attacks on Enforcement Directorate officials, casting doubt on police impartiality.
[Money Laundering] Supreme Court extends interim medical bail of NCP leader Nawab Malik by 6 months
In August 2023, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Nawab Malik for two months, which was subsequently extended in October 2023 by three months.
LIFE Mission Corruption Case| Supreme Court extends interim bail granted to CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s former principal secretary IAS M. Sivasankar
Enforcement Directorate had arrested IAS M. Sivasankar in February 2023.
10 Important White-Collar Law Judgments of 2023
by Vasanth Rajasekaran† and Harshvardhan Korada††
Cite as: 2024 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 3
Delhi High Court dismisses plea of PMLA accused(s) alleging illegal detention for want of judicial order granting judicial custody
The Enforcement Directorate registered an ECIR under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 for the alleged offense of money laundering under Section 3 of PMLA, punishable under Section 4 of PMLA, based on a scheduled offence allegedly committed under the provisions of Penal Code, 1860.
Money Laundering | Supreme Court refuses bail to former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Deputy Secy
Supreme Court imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh against Saumya Chaurasia for incorrect submissions in her petition.