Law Enforcement
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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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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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Trending
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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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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Supreme Court virtually reproduced Centre’s arguments to uphold PMLA, allege 17 Opposition parties
The July 27 verdict will strengthen the hands of a government that ‘indulges in political vendetta’ to target its opponents, they allege.
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Video
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: TV host Ellen DeGeneres surprised with marriage vow renewal ceremony by wife Portia de Rossi
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Watch: This dog was taking a ride on the roof of a car in Bengaluru
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Eco India: Why are sparrows continuing to disappear from Indian cities?
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Watch: Adele moved to tears as fan shows up with picture of his late wife to her Las Vegas show
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Supreme Court ruling on ED powers will have ‘far-reaching implications’ for our democracy: Congress
The possibility of ‘political misuse’ of the Enforcement Directorate by the Centre will increase further, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said.
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Supreme Court upholds ED power to arrest, seize properties under money laundering law PMLA
A three-judge bench was hearing a batch of 241 petitions challenging the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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Only 23 persons convicted by ED in 5,422 money laundering cases in 17 years, Centre tells Lok Sabha
In the last 10 years, the highest number of cases – 1,180 – were filed under the law during the financial year 2021-’21
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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Why is the Prevention of Money Laundering Act under challenge in the Supreme Court?
Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik is now under arrest under the stringent provisions of the act.
Umang Poddar
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Opinion: Judging Indian police performance by just the crime statistics is a blunder
Such methodology to gauge the effectiveness of policing has only resulted in underreporting of cases and institutionalising dishonesty.
Shailesh Gandhi
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AAP leader gets ED notice, party calls it ‘love letter’ from Centre’s ‘favourite agency’
AAP Spokesperson Raghav Chadha criticised the BJP for using the ED to target party leaders.
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The Field
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Fantasy football: Stressful or fun – is it the enjoyable hobby it was meant to be?
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Chamari Athapaththu column: Sri Lanka have never been as confident as we are ahead of this World Cup
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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s poor run of form – ‘I have no words for it’
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WPL: Mumbai Indians hire Charlotte Edwards, Jhulan Goswami, Devieka Palshikaar in coaching staff
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Mithali Raj column: India’s chances at the T20 World Cup will be largely dependent on the top order