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Trending Today Men Accused of Vandalizing the spot Where Artist Kunal Kamra Played Are Released on Bail by Mumbai Court Kunal Kamra’s Joke On Eknath Shinde Sparks Political Storm In Maharashtra: N Hariharan, a senior advocate, was elected president of the Delhi High Court Bar Association. PMLA | Supreme Court: The person who is accused in the complaint does not have to be named in order to keep the property that has been seized. Assam Government Notifies Supreme Court of Deportation of 13 Bangladeshi Nationals; Verification Continues for Others Supreme Court Petition Challenges SEBI Inquiry on Adani, Demands SIT Formation Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Notice on Habeas Corpus Plea for Arrested Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dhallewal Section 53A Transfer Of Property Act Protection Not Available If Person Entered Into Agreement Knowing About Pending Litigation: Supreme Court The Supreme Court declines to step in to stop the implementation of the Haj Policy 2025. On May 8, the Supreme Court will consider arguments about the deportation and living conditions of Rohingya refugees. Kunal Kamra’s Joke On Eknath Shinde Sparks Political Storm In Maharashtra: NITU KUMARI 26 Mar 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTIONWRIT PETITION (L) NO. 9792 OF 2023 Kunal Kamra …PetitionerVersusUnion of India …Respondents Date Of Judgment: January 31, 2024Presiding judges:Justice Gautam PatelJustice A.S. ChandurkarJustice Dr. Neela Gokhale Introduction Who is Kunal Kamra? Kunal Kamra is an Indian stand-up comedian and political satirist. In his shows, he quips about the peculiarities of life, popular culture, the economy, politics, and big business.Born and reared in Mumbai, Kamra is often embroiled in controversy due to his polarizing remarks about BJP politicians, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2017, he started a show called Shut Up Ya Kunal, in which he had informal discussions with politicians and activists from both sides. He’s previously made headlines for a mid-air confrontation with news anchor Arnab Goswami in 2020. Who is Eknath Shinde? Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, an Indian politician who was born on February 9, 1964, has been serving under Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra‘s Deputy Chief Minister since December 2024 alongside Ajit Pawar. He has been the head of the Shiv Sena since February 2023 and was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from June 2022 to December 2024. He was an MLA for the Thane seat from 2004 to 2009 and has been a member of the Legislative Assembly since 2009 for the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency. Factual Background When Kunal Kamra performed at the Habitat Studio at the Unicontinental Hotel in the Khar neighborhood of Mumbai, he called Shiv Sena leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a “traitor” and proceeded to sing a parody about him. Kamra described Shinde’s 2022 mutiny against his then-boss Uddhav Thackeray using a modified version of a Hindi song from the film Dil To Pagal Hai. According to PTI, which cited the police, a number of Shiv Sena employees allegedly vandalized the studio and the hotel on Sunday night. Due to Kamra’s alleged defamatory remarks against Shinde, the Mumbai Police filed a formal complaint against him on Monday. According to the PTI report, Shiv Sena official Rahul Kanal and 11 other people were also taken into custody by the police for looting the hotel. According to ANI, the Mahayuti ruling alliance has claimed that the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, bribed Kamra. Kamra’s comments have been supported by the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, which has criticized the state administration for the collapse of law and order and brought up the subject of freedom of speech. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolition team took hammers to the Habitat Studio on Monday. The H West ward staff was instructed to perform an inspection by BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani following a conversation with State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. Maharashtra’s State Home Minister, Yogesh Kadam, said Monday that the legislation will be strictly implemented and that Kamra’s whereabouts were being investigated. What is the Kunal Kamra–Eknath Shinde Controversy all about? During a recent stand-up show, comedian Kunal Kamra is once again at the center of a political storm after his recent performance in Mumbai. During his latest show ‘Naya Bharat’ at the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, he humorously parodied a popular Shah Rukh Khan Hindi song by calling Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a “gaddar” (traitor). The comment made reference to Shinde’s 2022 political rebellion, which led to the dissolution of the Shiv Sena party. In a spoof of a song from Dil To Pagal Hai, Kamra sang:“Meri nazar se tum dekho to gaddar nazar wo aaye, haaye.” After being posted on social media, the video swiftly gained popularity and attracted the attention of political supporters. A case was filed against comedian Kunal Kamra after a video of him surfaced showing him taking a jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for switching sides. What was the reaction of Eknath Shinde? The joke was taken seriously by the Shiv Sena section led by Eknath Shinde. In a police complaint, Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel called for Kunal Kamra‘s arrest and an apology from the public. He threatened to hold rallies and deny Kamra the freedom to “move freely” in Mumbai unless he apologized within two days. The Habitat Studio in Mumbai, where Kamra had performed, was vandalized by Shiv Sena supporters in outrage. As a result, more than 40 Sena members were arrested by the Mumbai Police for unlawful assembly and property damage. Kunal Kamra’s Response “Not Against the Law… I Don’t Fear”: Kunal Kamra’s Initial Response to the Eknath Shinde Joke Scandal. In a forceful initial statement regarding the uproar he sparked, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra said he does not “fear this mob” that damaged his show’s venue and refused to apologize for his traitorous “joke” about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday. Kamra defended his act, arguing that comedy and satire are essential tools in democracy. In response to the controversy, he posted an image of

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Trending Today PMLA | Supreme Court: The person who is accused in the complaint does not have to be named in order to keep the property that has been seized. Assam Government Notifies Supreme Court of Deportation of 13 Bangladeshi Nationals; Verification Continues for Others Supreme Court Petition Challenges SEBI Inquiry on Adani, Demands SIT Formation Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Notice on Habeas Corpus Plea for Arrested Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dhallewal Section 53A Transfer Of Property Act Protection Not Available If Person Entered Into Agreement Knowing About Pending Litigation: Supreme Court The Supreme Court declines to step in to stop the implementation of the Haj Policy 2025. On May 8, the Supreme Court will consider arguments about the deportation and living conditions of Rohingya refugees. The issue of recovering money from an HC judge’s home is discussed by the Rajya Sabha. Delhi judge Yashwant Varma transferred amid cash row, Allahabad court says we are not trash bin: Senior Advocate Can’t Appear In Supreme Court Without An AOR; Non-AORs Can Argue Only If Instructed By An AOR : Supreme Court PMLA | Supreme Court: The person who is accused in the complaint does not have to be named in order to keep the property that has been seized. MAHI SINHA 25 Mar 2025 Updated: 23th march,2025 The Supreme Court of India recently noted in addressing a challenge to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)’s retention of an accused person’s electronic items, documents, etc. that Section 8(3)(a) (which deals with continuation of retention) does not require that the accused be named in the complaint. Instead, the existence of a pending complaint claiming the commission of an offense under Section 3 of the Act is sufficient. “Clause (a) will apply during the continuation of the proceedings relating to an offence under the PMLA in a Court…For attracting clause (a), it is enough if a complaint alleging commission of offence under Section 3 of the PMLA is pending. It is not necessary for the applicability of clause (a) that the person affected by the order under Section 8(3) must be shown as an accused in the complaint. The complaint under Section 44 will always relate to the offence under Section 3 punishable under Section 4 of the PMLA. The order of cognizance is of the offence and not of the accused or the offender”, observed a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and N Kotiswar Singh. The case’s facts are as follows: in 2017, an ECIR was filed against the respondent and others. During the search, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) confiscated cash, documents, and a variety of electronic gadgets. Following an order under PMLA Section 17(4) (which deals with the retention of seized or frozen property), the Adjudicating Authority issued a confirmation order under Section 8(3) on April 4, 2018. The Special Court then took cognizance of the case, which was filed under Section 44 of the PMLA, on February 19, 2018. As stated in revised Section 8(3)(a) of the PMLA, the Appellate Authority and the High Court held in an appeal filed by the respondent that the order under Section 17(4) PMLA, which was confirmed on April 4, 2018, would expire after the ninety-day time had passed. In an appeal to the Supreme Court, the appellant-authority contested the High Court’s ruling. It argued that Section 8, as it was in effect from May 14, 2015, to April 18, 2018, was applicable despite periodic amendments. Interestingly, there was no time limit in Section 8(3)(a) until April 18, 2018. It stated that while any court procedures pertaining to a PMLA offense are pending, the Adjudicating Authority’s order to seize the record shall remain in effect. On the other hand, the appellant contended that the order of detention would remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days “or the pendency of the proceedings relating to any offence under the PMLA” if Section 8, which was in effect from April 19, 2018, to March 19, 2019, was applied. On the other hand, the respondent argued that he was not named in the ED’s complaint under Section 44 PMLA. He said that even though the confiscated documents, electronic materials, and other objects were unrelated to the complaint, the ED had kept them for an extended period of time. The respondent called the ongoing retention “unjust” and added that, as of right now, ED had neither used nor relied upon the documents in the complaint. The Court noted that Section 8, which was applicable in this case, was in effect from May 14, 2015, to April 18, 2018. Although the defendant acknowledged that this provision applied, he contended that there were no current proceedings because he was not listed as an accused in the complaint submitted under Section 44 PMLA [as required by Section 8(3)]. However, the Court pointed out that the Special Court was still considering the complaint under Section 44 PMLA at the time the decision under Section 8(3) was issued, and that the complaint served as the foundation for the offense under Section 3 of the PMLA being taken into cognizance. Additionally, the complaint was submitted based on the ECIR, which listed the respondent as an accused party. According to the Court, for the purposes of Section 8(3)(a) PMLA, the respondent did not need to be listed as an accused party in the complaint. “When an order under sub-Section (3) of Section 8 of the PMLA was passed, in view of clause (a) of sub-Section (3) of Section 8 as applicable on that day, the order was to continue till the disposal of the complaint”, it added. When the judgment dated 04.04.2018 was issued under Section 8(3), the Court held that the provision was not relevant in the conditions stated in the High Court and Appellate Authority’s application of the amended Section 8, which went into effect on April 19, 2018. But if the revised clause was applicable, it also said that the order under Section 8(3) had to stay

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Assam Government Notifies Supreme Court of Deportation of 13 Bangladeshi Nationals; Verification Continues for Others

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Trending Today PMLA | Supreme Court: The person who is accused in the complaint does not have to be named in order to keep the property that has been seized. Assam Government Notifies Supreme Court of Deportation of 13 Bangladeshi Nationals; Verification Continues for Others Supreme Court Petition Challenges SEBI Inquiry on Adani, Demands SIT Formation Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Notice on Habeas Corpus Plea for Arrested Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dhallewal Section 53A Transfer Of Property Act Protection Not Available If Person Entered Into Agreement Knowing About Pending Litigation: Supreme Court The Supreme Court declines to step in to stop the implementation of the Haj Policy 2025. On May 8, the Supreme Court will consider arguments about the deportation and living conditions of Rohingya refugees. The issue of recovering money from an HC judge’s home is discussed by the Rajya Sabha. Delhi judge Yashwant Varma transferred amid cash row, Allahabad court says we are not trash bin: Senior Advocate Can’t Appear In Supreme Court Without An AOR; Non-AORs Can Argue Only If Instructed By An AOR : Supreme Court Assam Government Notifies Supreme Court of Deportation of 13 Bangladeshi Nationals; Verification Continues for Others MAHI SINHA 25 Mar 2025 Updated: 23th march,2025 Thirteen of the sixty-three Bangladeshi nationals held in the Matia transit camp in Assam have been deported, the Supreme Court was notified on Friday, March 21. The statement was taken from Assam’s affidavit in a case involving the detention and deportation of foreigners in Assam by a bench consisting of Justices Abhay Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. It is pointed out that on the basis of document at Annexure ‘B’ that out of the list which is referred in our order dated February 4, 2025, 13 Bangladeshi Nationals have been deported to Bangladesh”, the Court recorded in its order. Regarding 63 people in the transit camps whose nationality was verified, the Court had questioned the inaction on February 4, 2025. The Bangladeshi High Commission is now working on the verification procedure for the remaining detainees, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Court on Friday. Nationality status verification (NSV) papers were typically given to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on February 14, 2025, with reminders sent on that same day, according to a chart included in an affidavit submitted by the Assam government. Annexed to the affidavit was a handing over and taking over letter that verified the deportation of 13 Bangladeshi citizens. By April 30, 2025, the Assam government was ordered by the court to provide a new affidavit outlining the NSVs’ current status and any upcoming deportations. On May 6, 2025, the case will be heard again. The fate of those whose nationality is still unknown is another important matter before the Court. The panel had previously ordered the Union of India to provide an explanation of its strategies for handling individuals whose nationalities are unclear but who have been proclaimed foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunals. The Court gave the center until the end of April 2025 to respond, and on May 6, 2025, it will also be taken into consideration. BACKGROUND For neglecting to start the deportation procedure for people whose nationalities were known, the Assam government was chastised by the Court on February 4, 2025. The state might deport such people to the capital city of the respective country, Justice Oka said, expressing unhappiness with the state’s assertion that the inmates’ foreign addresses were unavailable. He highlighted that indefinite confinement without further action was inappropriate and chastised the state for its negligence. Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat brought up the fact that deportations were halted because officials just concluded that people were not Indian nationals without verifying their true nationality throughout the hearing. Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves went on to say that Bangladesh was illegally detaining and effectively stateless some people by refusing to recognize them as its nationals. According to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, there were two types of people: those whose nationality was known and those whose identity was yet unknown. Although the Court pointed out that deporting people in the first category was not difficult, it ordered the Union to make clear how it would handle the second category. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? 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Trending Today On May 8, the Supreme Court will consider arguments about the deportation and living conditions of Rohingya refugees. The issue of recovering money from an HC judge’s home is discussed by the Rajya Sabha. 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MAHI SINHA 23 Mar 2025 Updated: 22th march,2025 Who are Rohingya Refugees? The Rohingya are an ethnic, predominantly Muslim minority group from Rakhine State in Myanmar. They have faced persecution and discrimination for decades, with the Myanmar government denying them citizenship under the 1982 Citizenship Law, effectively rendering them stateless. Most of the 40,000 Rohingya who reside in slums and detention camps in India, including Jammu, Hyderabad, Nuh, and Delhi, lack proper documentation. In accordance with Indian legislation, Rohingyas are not considered refugees in India but rather illegal immigrants. Indian law states that undocumented immigrants are not considered refugees. India does not adhere to the United Nations concept of non-refoulement and hindrance to removal because it is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention. If they don’t fit the host nation’s legal definition of a legitimate refugee, illegal immigrants aren’t allowed to be expelled. Court’s View: Today, the Supreme Court of India scheduled a hearing on a number of petitions and public interest lawsuits concerning the deportation and living conditions of Rohingya refugees on May 8. The ruling came from a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, who represented petitioners in one of the petitions, argued during the hearing that the Myanmar government had declared Rohingya refugees to be stateless people after they had been the victims of ethnic cleansing and genocide in Myanmar. But they want to be sent “in shackles” back to the nation that won’t acknowledge them as citizens. He requested permission to submit a second affidavit and told the court that significant changes had occurred since the case’s last hearing. The counsel then cited an order dated May 11, 2018, issued by the Court in the current case, to emphasize that the Committee had submitted a report after the Court had instructed it to look into the living conditions of Rohingya refugees. He asked the court to order a legal services authority, or any other body, to look into the Rohingya refugees’ current living conditions because they have gotten worse. However, the bench decided not to issue an order to that effect at this time. When a respondent’s lawyer said that there are roughly 18–19 cases on the matter overall, with 11–12 of those cases being listed before the bench today, Justice Kant stated that the Court would tag them all together. By postponing the case until May 8, the bench allowed each petitioner to submit any further affidavits and supporting documentation that would be needed for a fair and efficient resolution of the case. A plea to admit Rohingya refugee children to Delhi schools was recently dismissed by the Supreme Court, which noted that the children should first approach the relevant government institutions. The youngsters will have the right to petition the Delhi High Court if they were later refused admission, the Court stated. The Court stated that all children should get an education free from discrimination, but that first the Rohingya families’ residency status needed to be determined. This was in response to another Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought government subsidies and school admissions for Rohingya refugees. However, this appeal was later dismissed in light of a similar order, in which the court stated that it preferred that Rohingya children apply for admission to schools first. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? 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MAHI SINHA 23 Mar 2025 Updated: 21th march,2025 The Rajya Sabha discussed the alleged recovery of a large pile of unaccounted cash from the official residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court, today. In response, Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he would take all necessary procedural steps to address the matter. Jairam Ramesh, a Karnataka Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress, brought up the matter with Dhankhar during the morning session, pointing out that the country was awakened to the “shocking case” of vast amounts of cash discovered at the home of a Delhi High Court judge. He brought up the notice of impeachment that 50 members of Parliament sent to the Chairman last December regarding some of the statements made by Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court during an event hosted by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) legal cell in Prayagraj. Ramesh asked the Chairman to speak with the government about the need to take action to guarantee judicial accountability in the selection of judges. “You yourself have repeatedly called into question the urgency for judicial accountability. You had, in fact, directed the leader of the House on this issue. Sir, I request you to make some observations on this issue and give necessary directions to the Government to come up with a proposal for increasing judicial accountability,” Ramesh told the Chairman. To this, the Chairman responded: “Hon’ble members, I am seized of a representation by 55 members of this House and I have taken all necessary steps to get their verification. The first email was sent to all of them. The good thing is, most of the members have responded positively, helping me perform my duty. Some members are yet to do so. A second email reiterating the same has been sent to them. I have taken all procedural steps…those members who have not done so far may respond to the second email sent to them, then the process will not be delayed at my level even for a moment.” “What irritates me is that the incident occurred and did not come to light right away,” he continued. “A systematic response with a transparent, accountable, and effective mechanism will undoubtedly be on the way if it occurs with a politician because he becomes a target. Subject to their consent, I shall speak with the leaders of the House and the Opposition to identify a process for a structured decision during the session.” A process of internal investigation has been started by the Supreme Court of India against Justice Yashwant Varma. It has been suggested that the judge be moved to the Allahabad High Court pending the investigation. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? 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BCI Has No Business Interfering With Legal Education’ : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against HC Allowing 2 Convicts To Attend Law School Virtually

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Trending Today BCI Has No Business Interfering With Legal Education’ : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against HC Allowing 2 Convicts To Attend Law School Virtually Merchant Navy Officer’s murder:Parents Disown Daughter Accused Of Killing Husband ,Says ‘She Should Be Hanged’ The Dhanashree Verma – Yuzvendra Chahal Saga: A Legal Perspective on Alimony and Marital Disputes Daughter-In-Law Integral Part Of Family, Entitled To Compassionate Appointment: Andhra Pradesh High Court Decoding Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb Tomb Row : 69 Rioters Arrested,Section 144 Imposed Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. BCI Has No Business Interfering With Legal Education’ : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against HC Allowing 2 Convicts To Attend Law School Virtually MAHI SINHA 22 Mar 2025 Updated: 21th march,2025 During its oral ruling today, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the Bar Council of India‘s challenge to a Kerala High Court order that permitted two murder convicts to take law classes virtually. The court stated that the BCI had no business meddling in legal education matters and that jurists and legal academicians should handle them instead. The matter was considered by a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh, who dismissed the petition but left the legal question unanswered. In summary, the BCI had contested a 2023 Kerala High Court ruling that permitted two individuals serving sentences for offenses under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (among others) to take online LL.B. classes while incarcerated. At the beginning of the hearing, Justice Kant questioned, “Why should BCI contest this type of order?” The main issue, according to BCI counsel, was that the convict-students were permitted to attend classes virtually, which was against University Grants Commission regulations. BCI should have backed the High Court’s ruling “instead of having a conservative and orthodox view,” Justice Kant told the lawyer, pointing out that the court had made a formative step. The attorney’s response to this was that BCI was not requesting a stay of the contested order and that the two students in question might be permitted to continue attending online. The Court will, however, take the bigger question into account. According to Justice Kant, the court might support BCI if someone who is able to attend classes in person wanted to do so remotely. The High Court, however, allowed the convicted individuals to take classes online because they were accepted as law students in the particular case. The judge asked what would happen if the respondent-convicts were found not guilty in the end (on appeal). “First of all, speaking for myself…and I will persuade my brother also…the BCI has no business to go into this legal education part…your task is to control this huge…your hands must be full to look after all these things…legal education should be left to the jurists, to the legal academicians…and please allow them to have some mercy on the legal education of this country,” Justice Kant remarked. On the contrary, BCI counsel argued that the Court had ruled that BCI has the authority to “process the legal education process” after bringing up a Constitution Bench ruling. The petition was ultimately denied on the grounds of merits and the 394-day delay, leaving the legal issue unresolved. “Besides the inordinate delay of 394 days, we are satisfied that the order passed by the High Court granting permission to join classes to respondent Nos. 2 and 3 through online mode in the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case does not warrant interference,” the judge stated. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 13, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. 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Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps

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Trending Today Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps NITU KUMARI 20 Mar 2025 Update: 18 March 2025 Six Supreme Court judges will travel to the State of Manipur on March 22 in honor of the High Court of Manipur‘s duodecennial celebration, marking a significant step in bolstering the legal and humanitarian assistance for the state beset by violence. The special visit will be led by Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, M.M. Sundresh, K.V. Viswanathan, and N. Kotiswar Singh. The National Legal Services Authority‘s Executive Chairman is Justice Gavai. Manipur is the birthplace of Justice N. Kotiswar Singh. The visit’s goal is to highlight the importance of providing impacted communities with legal and humanitarian support. “Many people are still seeking safety in relief camps spread throughout Manipur, almost two years after the horrific sectarian violence of May 3, 2023, which claimed hundreds of lives and forced over 50,000 people to flee their homes. The Supreme Court judges’ visit emphasizes the continued need for these impacted communities to receive legal and humanitarian support. NALSA.” During the tour, Justice Gavai will virtually open the new Legal Aid Clinics in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Ukhrul districts, as well as Legal Services Camps and Medical Camps in every district of Manipur. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) will also receive necessary relief supplies as part of this. IDPs will have access to essential services including healthcare, pensions, employment programs, and identification document reconstruction thanks to the Legal Services Camps, which will link them with government assistance programs. At least five major plans designed to meet the needs of the displaced population will be presented by each participating State Department. All of the aid camps will have Medical Camps run by a group of 25 Chennai-based specialists. For six more days, their services will be available to displaced families, guaranteeing ongoing medical assistance, treatment, and access to necessary medications. Notably, during the ethnic crisis, the Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) and NALSA collaborated to help offer legal assistance. In order to help IDPs get government benefits, misplaced paperwork, and medical assistance, MASLSA also set up 273 Special Legal Aid Clinics in relief camps. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 13, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 7, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 6, 2025 • Case law • No Comments 1 2 3 4 Next »

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UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police

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Trending Today UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Supreme Court Overrules Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police NITU KUMARI 19 Mar 2025 SLP(Crl) No. 357 OF 2025 PUJA MANORMA DILIP KHEDKAR … PetitionerVersusSTATE OF NCT OF DELHI … Respondent Date of Judgment: January 15, 2025Presiding Judges: Justice Satish Chandra Sharma Justice BV Nagarathna Background of the Case Puja Khedkar was selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and assigned to the Maharashtra Cadre after clearing the 2022 Civil Services Examination (CSE). Initially, she wrote her name as “Khedkar Puja Deelip Rao” and claimed Other Backward Class (OBC) status in most of her attempts, except in CSE-2013, where she applied under the General category. In 2018, she declared herself as a candidate for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category, specifically under the vision impairment subcategory, while also claiming OBC non-creamy layer status. Allegations arose regarding fraudulent claims in her UPSC applications, leading to the registration of an FIR on July 19, 2024. According to UPSC, Puja Khedkar circumvented scrutiny over her excessive exam attempts by exploiting eligibility criteria. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions (DoPT) issued a show-cause notice questioning her refusal to be released from service under the IAS Probation Rules, 1954. On July 31, 2024, UPSC issued a press release stating that her provisional candidature for CSE-2022 was revoked, and she was permanently barred from appearing for future UPSC exams. After her arrest, she sought anticipatory bail from the District and Sessions Judge at Patiala House, which was denied on August 8, 2024. Following this, she approached the Delhi High Court, which also denied her bail plea. Case Analysis & Decision The Delhi High Court rejected Puja Khedkar’s bail plea on Monday, stating that the case represents fraud against both a constitutional body and society. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh ruled that “interrogation is necessary to uncover the full extent of the fraud committed against the nation.” The court highlighted that Puja Khedkar misused government schemes by forging documents to secure benefits meant for underprivileged sections of society. The judgment noted that: The investigation revealed that she was not eligible for the benefits she claimed. Luxury cars and multiple properties in her name indicated an attempt to misuse reservation policies. Her family held a prominent position in the state, suggesting possible collusion with influential individuals. The court cited the Supreme Court’s ruling in CBI v. Anil Sharma to justify her interrogation, arguing that her actions were part of a broader scheme to manipulate the system. Thus, her bail request was denied, and her interim protection from arrest was revoked. Conclusion On January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of India granted temporary protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar and sought responses from the Delhi government and UPSC regarding her anticipatory bail plea. Her legal counsel argued that the Delhi High Court had made harsh observations against her while rejecting her petition. Puja Khedkar has denied all allegations of misrepresentation and fraud. However, the case underscores serious concerns regarding the misuse of reservation benefits in competitive examinations. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. 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Trending Today PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Supreme Court Overrules Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd The State or its instrumentality cannot tinker with the “rules of the game” insofar as the prescription of eligibility criteria PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. NITU KUMARI 19 Mar 2025 Update: 17 March 2025 The Supreme Court of India today (March 17) denied Pradeep Sharma, a former Gujarat IAS official, his discharge in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), noting that money laundering is a continuous offense rather than a one-time incident. He was charged with using bribes to generate proceeds of crime while serving as Collector. He requested discharge, claiming that the alleged illegal activity that produced the proceeds of crime took place prior to the PMLA’s implementation. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the plea, claiming that money laundering constituted a persistent criminal offense. The Supreme Court dismissed the claim that since the alleged predicate offense took place prior to the PMLA’s passage, no money laundering offense could be proven. Rather, citing the ruling in Vijay Madanlal Chaudhary vs. Union of India (2023) 12 SCC 1, the Court ruled that money laundering is a crime that persists as long as criminal gains are hidden, put to use, or manifested as pure property. It is commonly known that crimes under the PMLA are ongoing, and money laundering doesn’t cease with a single incident; rather, it continues as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, put to use, or presented as pure property. According to the bench made up of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale, “the legislative intent behind the PMLA is to combat the menace of money laundering, which by its very nature involves transactions spanning over time.” As long as unlawful gains are held, presented as legitimate, or reintroduced into the economy, the law acknowledges that money laundering is a continuous activity rather than a one-time occurrence. Therefore, neither the law nor the facts support the claim that the offense is not ongoing, and as a result, the High Court‘s decision cannot be overturned on this basis. The appellant’s argument is untenable, even when considered within the framework of the current case. The evidence in the file shows that the appellant has consistently and repeatedly abused his position of authority, which has led to the creation and long-term use of criminal proceeds. The appellant continued to be involved in financial transactions connected to the proceeds of crime after the original point of commission, as the respondent (ED) has successfully shown prima facie. A continuous offense under the PMLA includes the use of such proceeds, the purported layering and integration, and the attempts to portray such money as unadulterated. The Court further stated that the actions taken against the appellant are completely within the bounds of the law and cannot be challenged on this basis. The Court underlined that the PMLA was passed in order to fight money laundering, which by definition entails long-term transactions. As a result, even if the predicate offenses took place earlier, the PMLA may still be applied to acts that persisted after it was passed. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. 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