Allahabad High Court grants bail to office bearers of Halal Council of India for issuing fraudulent Halal certificates

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has granted bail to four office bearers of the ‘Halal Council of India’ (HCI) accused of issuing fraudulent Halal certificates without the…

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Supreme Court rules ED cannot arrest accused after special court take cognisance of money laundering complaint

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and its officers cannot arrest an accused exercising powers under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act…

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Accused need not satisfy twin test for bail under Section 45 PMLA while appearing before special court: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that an accused, who has not been arrested by the ED during a money laundering probe, while appearing before a special court pursuant to summons…

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