Law Enforcement
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ED needs to be transparent and not vindictive in its functioning, says Supreme Court
There is no uniform practice followed by the Enforcement Directorate to inform accused persons about why action is being taken against them, the judges said.
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Supreme Court stays ED probe into alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam
The state government has alleged agency has been conducting the investigation without any jurisdiction and with the aim to implicate CM Bhupesh Baghel.
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Madras HC upholds ED’s right to seek custody of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji
Justice CV Karthikeyan ruled against his release after a two-judge division bench delivered a split verdict.
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Trending
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Why experts fear Mumbai is building heat traps
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Shiv Sena MP booked for making Nanded hospital dean clean toilets
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No one spared in ‘NewsClick’ raids – young staffers, part-time employees, freelance contributors
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India at Asian Games, Oct 5 schedule: Antim Panghal, Saurav Ghosal and women’s hockey team in action
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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ED has lost all credibility, is BJP’s puppet: Congress MP Randeep Surjewala after SC verdict
The court ruled that the two extensions given to incumbent Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra in November 2021 and November 2022 were illegal.
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea by 14 Opposition parties alleging misuse of CBI, ED
Politicians cannot claim higher immunity than common citizens and therefore a special set of guidelines cannot be issued for them, the chief justice said.
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Act against the corrupt no matter how powerful they are, PM Modi tells CBI officers
Last month, 14 Opposition parties moved the Supreme Court accusing the Union government of misusing agencies such as the CBI and the ED.
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Video
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Watch: Actor Matthew McConaughey makes a song out of his new children’s book with Jimmy Fallon
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‘Butter chicken’: Australian cricketers reveal what they are looking forward to eating in India
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Watch: Lund University students, teachers celebrate Anne L’Huillier winning the Physics Nobel Prize
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Watch: Meet Conan, one of the stray cats who have joined the security team at a commercial complex
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Watch: Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesian sanctuary, bolstering conservation efforts
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Membership of banned group is an offence under UAPA: SC sets aside 2011 judgements
The Centre had filed a review of the 2011 verdicts, arguing that the government’s stand was not heard when the orders was passed.
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‘World has changed, CBI should too’: SC says agency’s manual needs to be updated
The court is hearing a plea seeking directions to law enforcement agencies to specify guidelines on seizure of digital and electronic devices.
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Pleas against ED chief’s tenure extension are politically motivated, Centre tells Supreme Court
In an affidavit, the government said the petitioners belong to the either the Congress or the TMC whose leaders are being investigated by the central agency.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ravi Teja in action thriller ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’
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‘12th Fail’ trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a UPSC applicant
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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PMLA verdict: Supreme Court says two aspects of judgement need reconsideration
The court agreed to examine the matters related to not providing a copy of the Enforcement Case Information Report and reversal of the presumption of innocence.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking review of PMLA verdict
In July, the court had upheld amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act that gives the ED unbridled power of summons, raids and arrests.
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PMLA verdict: Retired SC judge L Nageswara Rao says he would have taken a different stance
On July 27, the Supreme Court upheld the Prevention of Money Laundering Act provisions that gives the ED unbridled powers of summons, arrest and raids.
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The Field
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India at Asian Games, Oct 5 schedule: Antim Panghal, Saurav Ghosal and women’s hockey team in action
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Watch, Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena win historic gold and silver medal in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary’s late surge helps India to women’s 5000m gold in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Annu Rani becomes first Indian woman to win javelin throw gold
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Australia defeat Pakistan; Afghanistan also win in warm-up vs Sri Lanka