The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Lucknow has attached assets worth Rs 1.52 crore in connection with a bank fraud case involving Netar Sabharwal and others. The assets consist of fixed deposits of two jewellers, Manmohan Agarwal and Mayur Agarwal.
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The Allahabad high court rejected a petition to quash criminal proceedings in a case involving alleged rape and unlawful religious conversion. The court emphasized the severity of such offences, citing the woman's allegations that the primary accused deceived and coerced her into conversion under false pretenses.
Delhi's lieutenant governor ordered an anti-corruption probe into AAP's claims that BJP attempted to poach its candidates by offering Rs 15 crore and ministerial positions. BJP refuted the allegations and requested investigation into the claims, stating that they are creating panic amidst elections without substantial proof. AAP leaders met with Kejriwal ahead of assembly election results to discuss strategies.
The Karnataka cabinet has approved an ordinance imposing non-bailable charges on microfinance and non-banking financial companies that engage in harsh loan recovery practices. This measure aims to curb harassment and suicides linked to aggressive loan recovery. Police will have increased authority to file cases against offending firms, and an ombudsman will be established to oversee these issues.
Separatism has become a thing of the past in Kashmir. Two organizations associated with the Hurriyat Conference have severed ties with separatism. They now support the Indian Constitution. Home Minister Amit Shah credited this move to the unifying policies of the Narendra Modi government. Shah called this a significant victory for Prime Minister Modi's vision of a peaceful, unified India.
Justice Hrishikesh Roy retired with high praise from peers, including CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and SCBA president Kapil Sibal. Known for his legal acumen and humor in court, Roy was a respected mentor for junior advocates. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019, his journey in law began in 1982.
The Election Commission of India has released the largest electoral dataset for the 2024 Lok Sabha and state assembly polls to enhance public trust. The data highlights a record number of voters and candidates, increased female participation, a significant rise in third-gender electors, and the highest voter turnout in Assam's Dhubri.
The CBI arrested two IRS officers and five others in Mumbai for allegedly accepting bribes exceeding ₹1 crore. A surprise check uncovered ₹60 lakh in cash with coded envelopes. Despite CBI's remand application detailing the officers' assets and alleged bribery for job extensions, a court granted bail to all accused, citing illegal detention.