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ED moves court after Arvind Kejriwal skips 5th summons

ED moves court after Arvind Kejriwal skips 5th summons

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The complaint was filed before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra, who put up the matter for further hearing on February 7.

PMLA case: ED quizzes Jacqueline Fernandez for 2nd day

PMLA case: ED quizzes Jacqueline Fernandez for 2nd day

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The 36-year-old actor had spent about eight hours at the agency's office on Wednesday as she was questioned and her statement was recorded in multiple sessions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

SC raps ED for denying bail by filing additional chargesheets

SC raps ED for denying bail by filing additional chargesheets

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took exception to the ED filing four supplementary chargesheets, the latest on March 1, 2024, in a money laundering case arising from alleged illegal mining in Jharkhand.

SG's charges in PMLA case a conspiracy to malign me, claims Baghel

SG's charges in PMLA case a conspiracy to malign me, claims Baghel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The Chhattisgarh government had on Thursday told the Supreme Court that Baghel never met any high court judge.

ED found Rs 32-33 lakh cash in my house: Baghel

ED found Rs 32-33 lakh cash in my house: Baghel

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the premises of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Bhilai town as part of a money laundering investigation against his son, Chaitanya Baghel, in the alleged liquor scam case. Baghel alleged that the raids were aimed at discouraging him after he was made Congress's in-charge for Punjab and that the BJP is frustrated because he was discharged of all charges by the special CBI court in Raipur in connection with an alleged 7-year-old (sex) CD case.

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

During the arguments, the Kejriwal's counsel told the court that the entire case upon the CM rests on statements.

Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital trust alleges Rs 1,500 cr fraud by ex-trustees

Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital trust alleges Rs 1,500 cr fraud by ex-trustees

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMMT), which runs Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, has accused its former trustees and related individuals of misappropriating over Rs 1,500 crore. The trust has filed complaints with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Bandra Police Station, alleging that the misappropriation, uncovered during a forensic audit, has impacted the trust's operations and healthcare services. The trust has also claimed that black magic was performed in the hospital premises by former trustees and related individuals. The Bandra Magistrate Court has ordered an inquiry against these individuals. The current trustees have identified large-scale irregularities in the hospital management body's affairs and appointed forensic auditors who found that over Rs 1,500 crore has been siphoned and misappropriated by the former trustees. The Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated a probe into an alleged cheating case of Rs 85 crore registered against three former trustees of the hospital.

Court allows Hemant Soren to participate in trust vote in Jharkhand assembly

Court allows Hemant Soren to participate in trust vote in Jharkhand assembly

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Soren pleaded before the court that he is a members of the assembly and has a right to participate in the special session.

Court sends Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28

Court sends Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at the Rouse Avenue court said Kejriwal will be produced before the court on March 28 at 2 pm.

Banks can sell Mallya's properties, shares worth Rs 5,646 cr

Banks can sell Mallya's properties, shares worth Rs 5,646 cr

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Armed with court order, a consortium of lenders led by SBI can now sell certain real estate properties and securities belonging to fugitive Vijay Mallya to recover loans turned bad with failure of Kingfisher Airlines. A consortium of 11 banks that gave Mallya loans, led by State Bank of India (SBI), had approached a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court seeking restoration of his properties seized by the Enforcement Directorate. The special PMLA court in Mumbai on Tuesday allowed the restoration of properties worth Rs 5,646.54 crore to banks.

'Case against him genuine': Court rejects Sanjay Singh's bail

'Case against him genuine': Court rejects Sanjay Singh's bail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A Delhi court on Friday dismissed the bail application of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

In a relief to former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair, the Supreme Court on Monday granted him bail after nearly 23 months of incarceration in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, observing that liberty is 'sacrosanct' and needs to be respected in cases involving even stringent laws.

PMLA case: Jacqueline to appear before ED on Dec 8

PMLA case: Jacqueline to appear before ED on Dec 8

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

A day after she was stopped from flying abroad, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned actor Jacqueline Fernandez to appear before it for questioning in a money laundering investigation against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and others, officials said on Monday.

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) failed to furnish direct evidence linking Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the proceeds of crime in the money laundering case against him, a Delhi court has said while ordering his release on bail.

Court rejects interim bail plea of Jet Air's Naresh Goyal

Court rejects interim bail plea of Jet Air's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's cancer was at a preliminary stage and not life threatening, a special court said here on Thursday while refusing to grant him interim bail on medical grounds. The court, however, permitted Goyal, arrested in a money laundering case, to undergo cancer treatment at a hospital of his choice for two months. Goyal (74), who is lodged in Arthur Road jail in central Mumbai, had sought to be released on interim bail to undergo treatment for cancer.

SC bars ED from accessing electronic devices of 'lottery king'

SC bars ED from accessing electronic devices of 'lottery king'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

In a significant order, the Supreme Court has restrained the Enforcement Directorate from accessing and copying content from electronic devices seized during searches against Santiago Martin, also known as the 'lottery king', his relatives, and employees.

ED team raids former CM Bhupesh Baghel's premises, alleges attack

ED team raids former CM Bhupesh Baghel's premises, alleges attack

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday raided the premises of former Chhattisgarh chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel as part of a money laundering investigation against his son in the alleged liquor scam case and seized about Rs 30 lakh apart from some documents, official sources said.

PMLA case: No interim relief for Deshmukh from SC

PMLA case: No interim relief for Deshmukh from SC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said Desmukh is at liberty to access remedies available to him under the law.

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'He was the best court craftsman that I have ever seen who could modulate his arguments in accordance with the judge and the mood.'

Mallya fails to appear before court; ED to initiate action

Mallya fails to appear before court; ED to initiate action

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had also published in leading dailies the court-issued proclamation against Mallya for appearance before the special PMLA court.

SC rejects Nawab Malik's bail plea in money laundering case

SC rejects Nawab Malik's bail plea in money laundering case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The SC said it will not interfere with the Bombay HC order but Malik can avail the remedy available under the law.

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first chargesheet in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), official sources said on Saturday.

'Dangerous verdict': Oppn seeks review of SC's PMLA order

'Dangerous verdict': Oppn seeks review of SC's PMLA order

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The Opposition said the judgement will strengthen the hands of a government.

NCP leader Khadse's son-in-law out on bail in money-laundering case

NCP leader Khadse's son-in-law out on bail in money-laundering case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chaudhari was released from Arthur Road Jail in central Mumbai after completion of formalities, including furnishing of a cash bail of Rs 1 lakh, his lawyer Mohan Tekavde said.

ED to quiz J'khand minister Alamgir Alam after Rs 37-cr cash seizure

ED to quiz J'khand minister Alamgir Alam after Rs 37-cr cash seizure

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Alamgir Alam had distanced himself from the activities of Lal while speaking to reporters after the ED raids, pointing out that he had earlier served with other ministers of the state government too.

ED arrests Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in bank fraud case

ED arrests Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in bank fraud case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Enforcement Directorate late on Friday arrested Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank fraud of Rs 538 crore at the Canara Bank, official sources said.

ED to probe how Kejriwal issued directions from custody

ED to probe how Kejriwal issued directions from custody

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate has taken cognisance of Delhi minister Atishi's statement that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sent her directions from the agency's custody to initiate public welfare works related to water and sewerage, official sources said on Sunday.

SC to hear Nawab Malik's plea seeking immediate release

SC to hear Nawab Malik's plea seeking immediate release

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, appearing for the NCP leader, and asked him to provide documents to the bench.

Mumbai court declares Nirav Modi a fugitive economic offender

Mumbai court declares Nirav Modi a fugitive economic offender

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Modi is the second businessman after liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya to be declared a fugitive economic offender under provisions of the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act which came into existence in August last year.

Kejriwal used 'scam' money to stay at luxury Goa hotel: ED

Kejriwal used 'scam' money to stay at luxury Goa hotel: ED

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal 'directly used' part of the alleged Rs 100 crore generated from the 'kickbacks' of the Delhi excise policy 'scam' by staying in a luxury hotel in Goa, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed in its charge sheet filed against the Aam Aadmi Party supremo.

No SC relief for Hemant Soren; sent to 5-day ED remand

No SC relief for Hemant Soren; sent to 5-day ED remand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with a plea of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in money laundering case.

Trouble for Lalit Modi as Mumbai court clears extradition proceedings

Trouble for Lalit Modi as Mumbai court clears extradition proceedings

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The case pertains to a criminal complaint filed by BCCI which has accused the former IPL commissioner of misappropriating funds during his tenure.

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The ED made this claim while seeking the 62-year-old Nationalist Congres Party leader's custody for interrogation in the money laundering probe linked to the activities of Ibrahim and his aides.

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear the petition of journalist Rana Ayyub challenging the summons issued to her by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ghaziabad in a money laundering case lodged against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

HC stays trial proceedings against Chidambaram in ED case

HC stays trial proceedings against Chidambaram in ED case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

ED probing 4,700 cases, only 313 arrests since PMLA enactment: Centre to SC

ED probing 4,700 cases, only 313 arrests since PMLA enactment: Centre to SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The total amount covered by interim orders of no coercive action passed by the courts in such matters is approximately Rs 67,000 crore, the government told a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar.

Deepak Kochhar gets bail in ICICI-Videocon PMLA case

Deepak Kochhar gets bail in ICICI-Videocon PMLA case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to Deepak Kochhar, husband of former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, in a money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kocchar had approached the high court after a special court in Mumbai rejected his bail in December last year. Justice P D Naik of the high court granted bail to him on merits on Thursday.

ICICI Bank-Videocon money laundering case: Chanda Kochhar gets bail

ICICI Bank-Videocon money laundering case: Chanda Kochhar gets bail

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar was granted bail by a special PMLA court in Mumbai on Friday in connection with the ICICI Bank-Videocon money laundering case. The special court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) had on January 30 summoned Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar, Videocon Group promoter Venugopal Dhoot and other accused in the case after taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) charge sheet.

SC questions ED on timing of Kejriwal's arrest ahead of LS polls

SC questions ED on timing of Kejriwal's arrest ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, which continued hearing on the Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest for the consecutive day, posed several queries to Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the ED, and sought his reply on Friday.

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The law officer said the money trail showed that Rs 45 crore "kickback" used in the Goa assembly elections came from four hawala routes.