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Sadaf Modak
A legal correspondent based out of Mumbai, Sadaf mainly covers trial courts of the city. Apart from writing on major criminal cases, she also keeps a keen eye on the ordinary and not so ordinary events in courtrooms. She also writes on prisons, juvenile justice and human rights. She tweets @sadafmodak
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Mumbai: Nearly 80 PMLA cases filed by ED, trial yet to start in a single oneSubscriber Only
March 28, 2022 13:28 IST
Court records show that there are nearly 80 cases filed under PMLA from 2008 till 2022. So far, in only three instances has the case concluded.
Mon, Mar 28, 2022
Shift Wadhawan to state-run JJ hospital from private hospital: CourtSubscriber Only
March 25, 2022 00:10 IST
The CBI court had earlier this week sought an explanation from the Taloja jail superintendent on how Wadhawan was shifted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital without its permission. On Thursday, the superintendent sought time to submit its response.
Fri, Mar 25, 2022
DCP contacted members of angadia association, witnesses during inquiry against him, police tell courtSubscriber Only
March 24, 2022 00:38 IST
But in his pre-arrest bail plea, Tripathi has claimed that a complaint was filed against him with malafide intent as he had not succumbed to the pressure of mediators of illegal hawala operators "working as Angadia Association", and had directed action against them.
Thu, Mar 24, 2022
Court asks Taloja jail superintendent how Wadhawan was shifted to private hospital without its approvalSubscriber Only
March 23, 2022 01:04 IST
Last month, the special court designated under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (P-MLA) had issued notice to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after prison officials filed a complaint alleging that Wadhawan was admitted to the hospital to avoid jail.
Wed, Mar 23, 2022
‘Financial system in a wreck, offence can be repeated’: Court denies bail to man held with fake currencySubscriber Only
March 14, 2022 02:12 IST
The accused, Naveed Shaikh, was arrested in 2021 under sections pertaining to possession and trafficking of counterfeit currency. In his bail plea, Shaikh had submitted that continued incarceration during the Covid-19 pandemic would have an impact on his health and life.
Mon, Mar 14, 2022
Hate app chargesheet: Accused sought photos of ‘100 famous Indian non-BJP Muslim women’ for appSubscriber Only
March 10, 2022 00:24 IST
A chargesheet was filed earlier this month against six persons arrested in January after a woman filed a complaint on January 1 on finding her photograph, along with those of other Muslim women, on an online portal with objectionable comments, including talk of their “auction”.
Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Yes Bank fraud case: Kapil Wadhawan back in jail, Dheeraj to be discharged in two weeks, court toldSubscriber Only
March 08, 2022 01:09 IST
Dheeraj and Kapil are in judicial custody since 2020 after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Yes Bank alleged fraud case.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022
‘Imaginary, next to impossible’: CBI on Indrani’s claim that Sheena Bora is aliveSubscriber Only
March 03, 2022 22:49 IST
The CBI claims that Mukerjea had murdered Sheena in 2012. Mukerjea has been behind bars since 2015 on charges including murder, with the trial against her and two others underway.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Court takes into account Malik’s hospital stay, extends ED custody till March 7Subscriber Only
March 03, 2022 16:22 IST
ED clarifies error in previous remand application, says Rs 5 lakh, not Rs 55 lakh, was paid to Parkar for the Kurla property
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Spouse of woman held for Maoist links moves HC, says jail authorities’ negligence led to her deathSubscriber Only
March 02, 2022 02:12 IST
A division bench of Justice Prasanna Varale and Surendra Tavade heard the plea last week argued by lawyer Gayatri Singh, representing Bhelke.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
Court issues notice after prison officials allege DHFL accused admitted to hospital to avoid jailSubscriber Only
March 02, 2022 01:39 IST
A letter was sent to the court from the Superintendent of Taloja Central Jail stating that Wadhawan has been admitted to the private hospital since April 6, 2021.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
Leander Paes ‘caused various acts of domestic violence’ against Rhea Pillai, court findsSubscriber Only
February 25, 2022 01:29 IST
The court's order is conditional giving Pillai a choice to leave their shared residence, with directions to Paes to pay monthly rent of Rs 50,000, apart from monthly maintenance of Rs 1 lakh, to her.
Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Nawab Malik arrest: Continuing offence since property still in use, says ED in courtSubscriber Only
February 24, 2022 11:49 IST
Nawab Malik’s lawyers, opposing his remand, told the court that since the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) Act was not in effect when the deal was done in 1999, he could not be charged retrospectively under the Act.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Saying ‘I love you’ once at most amounts to expressing love, observes Mumbai court acquitting man of sexual harassment chargesSubscriber Only
February 23, 2022 12:17 IST
The prosecution has not brought on record an overt act of the accused which will amount to insulting the modesty of the victim, said the court as it acquitted a 22-year-old man of sexual harassment charges.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022Nawab Malik arrested by ED in connection with money laundering case against Dawood IbrahimSubscriber Only
February 23, 2022 09:20 IST
Late on Wednesday evening, Nawab Malik was sent to the ED's custody till March 3.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Can’t deprive prisoner of communication with kin: Court to Taloja jailSubscriber Only
February 23, 2022 02:23 IST
Jail authorities informed him that with physical mulaqats resuming, the facilities for video calls and phone calls – started in the state during the pandemic in March 2020 -- cannot be continued.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Antilia case: UAPA invoked as offence meant to strike terror in people’s minds, says courtSubscriber Only
February 22, 2022 11:16 IST
The detailed order of the special court, which denied bail to retired ACP Pradeep Sharma on Wednesday, said his role as a co-conspirator was prima facie established.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Parents were not careful enough, says Mumbai court as it acquits man driving car that knocked down six-year-oldSubscriber Only
February 22, 2022 01:06 IST
The incident took place near Grant Road station on December 31, 2018 when the victim Ranveer’s father, Ketan Pawar, was crossing the road to access the public utility for a bath.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
No case concluded under PMLA so far, court says while allowing release of two accusedSubscriber Only
February 17, 2022 07:08 IST
Pramod Dave and Dinesh Bangar were booked in a case by the ED last year. The two were not arrested by the agency during the investigation.
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Never gave nod, any such appointment is illegal, says BMC on sub-contract to Deshmukh cousinSubscriber Only
February 17, 2022 01:47 IST
The consultancy fees to the JV for package IV from Princess Street flyover to Priyadarshini Park is Rs 83 crore, according to Satyajeet’s statement. The total cost of the project package IV is pegged at Rs 2900 crore.
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Death of 2-year-old from wrong jab: Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of Shivaji Nagar hospital ownerSubscriber Only
February 15, 2022 22:54 IST
In the pre-arrest bail plea filed by owner of the hospital, Sayyed Nasimuddin Ziaullah, it was submitted that he is a doctor by profession and was not present at the time of the incident. It was also claimed that the complaint was false and far from the truth.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022Elgaar Parishad case: Special court rejects bail plea of four accusedSubscriber Only
February 15, 2022 01:20 IST
On Monday, the NIA, through special public prosecutor Prakash Shetty, also sought a production warrant against Prashant Bose, alleged to be a CPI (Maoist) central committee member, who was arrested in November in Jharkhand.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022
ED probes Anil Deshmukh ‘link’ to Rs 10.9 crore transaction by relative’s firmSubscriber Only
February 11, 2022 03:51 IST
The company being probed, Innowave Engineering and Advisors Pvt Ltd, is owned by Satyajeet Deshmukh and is a sub-contractor to US-based Louis Berger, the project management consultant for the Versova-Bandra Sea Link project.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Explained: Sachin Waze’s pardon plea in money-laundering case and provisions under the lawSubscriber Only
February 10, 2022 13:53 IST
Sachin Waze wants to turn approver in the ED's money laundering case against him. Can an accused be granted pardon if he turns approver? What does Waze’s plea mean for the case?
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Sachin Waze seeks to turn approver in ED case against Anil DeshmukhSubscriber Only
February 10, 2022 04:48 IST
The ED’s chargesheets case have multiple statements by Waze where he claims that Deshmukh instructed him to collect money which was handed over to his staff. Waze also claimed Deshmukh’s role in police transfers.
Thu, Feb 10, 2022Journalism of Courage
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