Mere Reproduction of Statutory Language Does Not Constitute “Reason to Believe” Under PMLA; Writ Maintainable Despite Alternate Remedy: Karnataka High Court In Jayamma v. Directorate of Enforcement, 2026:KHC:25829, the Karnataka High Court set aside a provisional attachment order issued under Section 5(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”), holding that mere reproduction […]
Section 223 BNSS Applies Even to Pre-BNSS PMLA Complaints Where Cognizance Is Taken Post-BNSS; Hearing Before Taking Cognizance Mandatory: Supreme Court. In Parvinder Singh vs. Directorate of Enforcement, 2026 INSC 519, the Supreme Court delivered an important ruling clarifying the scope and effect of the first proviso to Section 223(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha […]
Unreasonable Licence Fee Constitutes Refusal Under Section 31 of the Copyright Act; Delhi High Court Grants Compulsory Licence. In Al-Hamd Tradenation v. Phonographic Performance Limited, 2025:DHC:3695, the Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of compulsory licensing under Section 31 of the Copyright Act, 1957 and held that a copyright owner cannot […]
In Ritu Butalia v. State, 2026:DHC:2057, the Delhi High Court held that an accused is entitled to inspect original foreign documents relied upon by the prosecution where such inspection is necessary for effective cross-examination and to challenge the admissibility of those documents. The Court reiterated that the right to a fair trial includes a meaningful […]
In Vijay Kumar Kela & Anr. v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr., 2026 INSC 588, the Supreme Court set aside criminal proceedings initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against borrowers after a loan dispute had already been resolved through a compromise settlement approved by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). The Court held […]
Delhi High Court Lays Down Comprehensive Principles Governing Look Out Circulars (LOC); Holds Mere Loan Defaults Cannot Justify Travel Restrictions and Grants Relief to Persons Cooperating with Investigation. In Ritu Singal v. Bureau of Immigration & Ors., 2026:DHC:3806, the Delhi High Court delivered an important and comprehensive judgment delineating the scope, limits, and constitutional validity […]
