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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Topic: PMLA

Can incriminating statements by PMLA accused in one case be used in another? What SC said

The top court bench was hearing an appeal filed by Prem Prakash, an alleged aide of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, who has now been granted bail in a money laundering case.

In order granting bail to BRS’s Kavitha, SC lays down red line on PMLA bail exception for women

Delhi HC had on 1 July denied bail to Kavitha, noting that PMLA exception is not applicable as she is an ‘accomplished, well-educated woman’. But SC termed it ‘erroneously observation’.

ED returns 78 flats to buyers ‘cheated’ by real estate firm SRS Group in Haryana, 372 more in pipeline

Flats returned so far are in Faridabad. Those who had taken possession, paid 95% of flat value & property tax, dealt only through banks and not cash were perceived as authentic purchasers.

‘Bail is rule, jail exception’ even under UAPA: In SC ruling, message to lower courts on ‘right to life’

Reinforcing earlier SC judgments acknowledging personal liberty as supreme, the court issued the diktat in a bail order releasing a Bihar man accused of having PFI links.

In 2 yrs since key PMLA verdict, SC has tilted the jurisprudence towards accused, emphasising liberty

With SC set to hear petitions seeking review of 2022 judgment in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case, which upheld provisions of PMLA & ED’s powers, a look at other PMLA verdicts.

What paved way for Rs 12 crore restitution to Rose Valley investors mid-trial

Assets Disposal Committee constituted by Kolkata HC will work on restitution plan for 22 lakh Rose Valley investors on principle of ‘proportionality’, it is learnt.

75% of PMLA cases registered since 2014, steep rise after 2019 amendment

MHA provides state-wise data on number of accused currently under arrest under PMLA but finance ministry says ED doesn't maintain a state-wise record of cases registered under the act.

Ranchi court convicts 5 Jamtara residents under PMLA for running ‘organised’ cybercrime syndicate

Netflix series 'Jamtara' is said to have been based on real-life incidents of phishing phone calls and bank accounts scamming launched by criminals from this district.

ED should adhere to ‘uniform’ policy for arrest under PMLA — what SC said on Kejriwal’s plea

Invoking doctrine of proportionality, two-judge SC bench has asked larger bench to determine if accused in PMLA case can ask for invalidation of arrest on ground it was not necessary.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.