The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot arrest an accused under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) once the Special Court has taken cognizance of the complaint. The ED must instead apply to the court for custody if it seeks to detain the accused.
The Pakistani government has extended the validity of Proof of Registration Cards (PoRs) for Afghan refugees until June 30, 2024. This extension provides access to education, banking, and other essential services. Additionally, a new special court has been established in Makran Division, Balochistan, to handle anti-narcotics cases. The cabinet also discussed improvements at Lahore and Karachi airports, and received updates on the Federal Investigation Agency’s operations and Pakistan International Airlines’ privatization process.
A Delhi court has granted time to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to file a rejoinder to the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) replies on his petitions seeking revision against an order summoning him in the excise policy case. Special Judge Rakesh Syal on Wednesday granted two weeks to Kejriwal to file his response, after his lawyers sought time, saying they could not get instructions from him as he is in judicial custody following his arrest by the ED on March 21.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will investigate the murder of Neha Hiremath, announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The family will meet the police to discuss the case and the investigation will be conducted to ensure the death penalty is given to the accused.
