Prevention of Corruption Act
Supreme Court Grants CBI Full Authority to Investigate Digital Arrest Scams Under Prevention of Corruption Act
Dec 01, 2025 07:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has authorized the CBI to thoroughly investigate digital arrest scams, allowing them to access phone data, freeze bank accounts, and probe bank officials. The court has mandated cooperation from IT authorities, telecom operators, and state governments, while also seeking RBI's input on implementing AI to identify suspicious accounts.
Lokayukta Uncovers Rs 4.69 Crore Disproportionate Assets in Raid on Madhya Pradesh Cooperative Manager
Nov 27, 2025 09:34 am CST
Indore Lokayukta officials conducted extensive raids on Govardhanlal Maru, manager of the Adivasi Jati Seva Sahakari Samiti in Madhya Pradesh, uncovering assets worth Rs 4.69 crore—nearly four times his legitimate career earnings of Rs 1.2 crore. The 12-hour operation revealed cash, gold, silver, and extensive property holdings, resulting in an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
High Court Chief Justice Escapes Inquiry After Attempting to Influence NCLAT Ruling
Nov 24, 2025 05:11 pm CST
A retired High Court Chief Justice has avoided an in-house investigation after attempting to influence a NCLAT member for a favorable ruling in an insolvency case. Despite his retirement preventing formal inquiry, the Chief Justice of India still retains authority to recommend corruption charges. The case involves AS Met Corp Private Ltd and KLSR Infratech Ltd before the NCLAT Chennai.
Supreme Court Addresses Allegations of High Court Judge Seeking Favorable NCLAT Ruling
Nov 15, 2025 12:09 am CST
The Supreme Court has referred to the Chief Justice of India a serious allegation that a senior high court judge approached an NCLAT member seeking a favorable ruling for a company. The case has been transferred from Chennai to New Delhi after Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma recused himself, claiming interference from "one of the most revered members of the higher judiciary." Advocate Prashant Bhushan has called for criminal investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Bank Manager Arrested in Mumbai for Creating Mule Accounts in Digital Arrest Cybercrime Scheme
Nov 13, 2025 02:45 am CST
Axis Bank manager Nitesh Rai was arrested in Mumbai by the CBI for allegedly creating mule accounts used in digital arrest fraud schemes. The investigation revealed a pattern of organized cybercrime networks exploiting banking systems to launder funds stolen from innocent citizens, with two cybercriminals also named for bribing the bank official.
Supreme Court Restores Acquittal in Corruption Case: Criminal Process Strength Lies in Restraint as Much as Scrutiny
Oct 29, 2025 02:16 am CST
The Supreme Court of India reinstated the acquittal of a former Assistant Commissioner of Labour in a 1997 corruption case, emphasizing that judicial restraint is as crucial as scrutiny in criminal proceedings. The Court overturned the Andhra Pradesh High Court's conviction, stating that suspicion cannot replace proof and highlighting the importance of adhering to evidence standards when evaluating bribery allegations.
Delhi Court Frames Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 13, 2025 02:54 pm CST
A Delhi court has framed charges against RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi Yadav, and wife Rabri Devi in the IRCTC hotels corruption case. The charges relate to alleged irregularities during Lalu's tenure as Railway Minister, with accusations of awarding maintenance contracts in exchange for prime land. This development comes at a critical time for the RJD family, just weeks before the Bihar Assembly elections.
Karnataka Lokayukta Arrests Energy Minister's OSD in Rs 1 Lakh Bribery Case for Electricity NOC
Oct 05, 2025 02:18 am CST
Karnataka Lokayukta officials have arrested Jyothi Prakash, Executive Engineer at KPTCL and OSD to Energy Minister KJ George, along with a driver for allegedly demanding a Rs 1 lakh bribe to issue an electricity connection NOC. The arrest followed a complaint from a local resident, with the suspects caught accepting Rs 50,000 and charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act.