India’s Supreme Court ruled that courts cannot take cognisance under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act without first hearing the accused as mandated by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
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Foreign Exchange Fraud Network Busted in Mumbai; ED Attaches Rs 45 Crore in Assets
The Enforcement Directorate busted a foreign exchange manipulation network in Mumbai and attached assets worth Rs 45 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
10 Activists Arrested in New Jersey for Blocking Ammunition Shipment to Israel
New Jersey state police arrested 10 pro-Palestinian activists who physically attempted to obstruct the movement of an ammunition shipment destined for Israel.
Mahmudabad Professor Case Triggers Debate on Judicial Limits to Speech in India
The arrest and prosecution of a professor over social media posts sparked a major legal and academic debate about the boundaries of free expression under India’s colonial-era speech laws.
UP Police Arrest Gangster with Alleged Links to International Arms Trafficking Network
Uttar Pradesh police arrested a gangster with suspected connections to an international network supplying illegal firearms to criminal gangs across northern India.
Juvenile Wanted in September 2024 Triple Stabbing Case Apprehended by Delhi Police
Delhi Police announced the arrest of a juvenile suspect who had evaded capture for months in connection with a triple stabbing that killed one and seriously wounded two others.
Spain Police Clash with Gaza Flotilla Solidarity Protesters at Bilbao Airport
Spanish law enforcement officers used force against pro-Palestinian activists at Bilbao airport who were attempting to prevent an arms shipment from proceeding to Israel.
UK Conservative MP Faces Fraud Investigation Over Constituency Office Expenses
A senior UK Conservative member of parliament is under investigation by British fraud authorities over alleged misuse and false claims made on constituency office expense accounts.
Alleged Gunman Shot Dead by Secret Service Outside White House
US Secret Service agents shot and killed an alleged gunman who approached the White House perimeter wounding a bystander in the process.
SC Upholds SC Crime Conviction Using Re-Enacted Crime Scene Evidence as Corroboration
The Supreme Court clarified that a re-enactment of a crime scene by an accused does not constitute self-incrimination and may be used as corroborative evidence in a murder trial.