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The SAFEMA Tribunal has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate cannot attach properties bought by bona fide buyers in a developer's fraud case, clarifying the definition of 'proceeds of crime'.
The Karnataka High Court has granted anticipatory bail to GST dealers accused in a bogus input tax credit scheme, emphasizing that genuine purchasers cannot be penalized without proof of collusion.
The SAFEMA Tribunal ruled that accounted plots belonging to bona fide buyers cannot be considered as proceeds of crime in a developer’s fraud case, thereby protecting the rights of such buyers.
The Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to GST dealers by stating that a bogus GST ITC claim by a supplier cannot be grounds for penalizing a genuine purchaser without proof of collusion. This protects buyers in situations involving fraudulent claims.
The SAFEMA Tribunal has determined that accounted plots belonging to alleged bona fide buyers cannot be classified as proceeds of crime, thereby preventing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from attaching these assets in a developer fraud case.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a director involved in an alleged GST ITC fraud of Rs. 17.13 crore, ruling that custodial interrogation remains necessary.
The RBI has reinforced compliance duties under Section 51A of UAPA concerning updates to the UNSC’s sanctions list, affecting various banking and financial institutions.
The RBI has issued a Master Direction on the detection and reporting of counterfeit notes. This measure mandates banks to enhance their monitoring processes regarding fake currency notes.
The Allahabad High Court emphasized that families must not dismiss married women's complaints of dowry harassment or cruelty. The court criticized the tendency to advise victims to adjust, asserting that such advice only emboldens abusers.
The Calcutta High Court has denied bail under Section 45 of the PMLA in a money laundering case related to the Sahara deposit scam. The court held that the petitioner failed to meet the twin conditions required for such bail.
The Bombay High Court has created 23 fast-track courts to expedite trials related to public examination malpractices, aiming to enhance legal efficiency in addressing such issues. This initiative seeks to deter future offenses by streamlining judicial processes.
Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, concluding a lengthy legal battle that began with protests at Jantar Mantar. This outcome reinforces the challenges in prosecuting sexual harassment cases.
The Reserve Bank of India has released a Master Direction regarding the detection, reporting, and monitoring of fake Indian currency notes (FICNs). This directive sets out comprehensive protocols for financial institutions to combat counterfeiting.