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The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed investigation into criminal proceedings against Rishabh Telang, co-founder of Cult.fit, involving allegations of cheating, forgery, and criminal breach of trust.
The Delhi High Court held that a magistrate cannot take cognisance of a private complaint under Section 223(1) of the BNSS without first examining the complainant and witnesses on oath and affording the accused an opportunity to be heard.
The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against YouTuber 'Drone Prathap' for a sodium-based pond explosion experiment, ruling it was educational and part of NCERT curriculum. The judgment emphasizes scientific inquiry in public interest.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court agreed to hear a PIL seeking a CBI investigation into recent violence at Lovely Professional University. The petition raises concerns over impartiality and efficacy of the current inquiry.
SAFEMA Tribunal upholds NDPS property freeze, ruling bank statements and loan documents insufficient to prove lawful source of funds without full transactional trail.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Le Meridien hotel and its executive for an allegedly unauthorised hoarding, holding that the prosecution failed to establish sanction and proper notice.
RBI circular alerts financial institutions to a new terrorist organisation designated under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, mandating compliance with asset-freezing obligations.
Patna HC grants anticipatory bail to part-time accountant accused of uploading incorrect GST bills, noting lack of financial benefit.
The RBI has amended the sanctions list under Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967, concerning the Taliban. This update further aids financial institutions in adhering to international obligations related to anti-terrorism financing.
The RBI has updated its guidance related to the implementation of Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967, concerning sanctions linked to Al-Qaida and ISIL. This amendment will impact financial institutions in their compliance efforts regarding anti-terrorism financing.
The Madras High Court ruled that confidential Look Out Circulars (LOCs) must be disclosed to affected individuals, reinforcing their constitutional rights. This decision emphasizes the need for transparency and compliance in legal procedures involving LOCs.
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a circular regarding updates to the UN Security Council’s sanctions list on the Taliban, in accordance with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
The RBI issued a circular updating compliance measures for banks concerning recent sanctions listed under the UNSC's 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions. This includes the implementation of Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967.