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Daily Update September 5th: Hijab Ban, Sanjay Mishra’s ED Tenure, Uniform Marriage and Succession
We discuss a possible 9-Judge Bench Reference in Hijab Ban, the effect of tenure extensions on special investigative bodies and the UCC.
5th Sep 2022
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SCO Shorts: The Money Laundering Judgment (PMLA)
On July 27th, 2022, the SC held that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act must be stringent, as it was designed to tackle a heinous crime.
9th Aug 2022
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Looking Ahead 2022: SC on Special Investigative Bodies
In 2022, the Supreme Court will engage with three important cases that deal with the independence of special investigative bodies.
29th Dec 2021
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CJI Ramana Criticises ‘Indiscriminate’ Use of PMLA Powers
CJI Ramana and Bopanna J cautioned against rampantly using PMLA to arrest individuals.
16th Dec 2021
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Dr. Jaya Thakur v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, which allow the Union to extend the tenure of the CBI and ED directors, are unconstitutional. The independence of these investigative bodies hangs in the balance of this case.
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Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the wide investigative powers of the Directorate of Enforcement and the restrictive bail conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
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Bench:A.M. Khanwilkar J, Dinesh Maheshwari J, C.T. Ravikumar J