Supreme Court limits power of ED to arrest PMLA accused
Supreme Court on Thursday gave right to personal liberty as
the reason to direct certian changes regarding arrest by Enforcement
Directorate ( ED ) under Prevention of Money Launderig ( PMLA ) cases .
The court verdict has following major directions :
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An accussed is presumed to be not in custody if he
appears in court on summons — Earlier Under Money Laidering related cases , the
person is presumed to be under custody when ED arrests him .
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The Court can direct the accussed to furnish bonds
under Section 88 of Code of Criminal Procedure .
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The ED has to apply to a special court for custody ,
giving specific reasons .
₹100 crore paid to Kejriwal in Goa as kickbacks , says ED
ED said in court
on Thursday that complaint against Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP ) is in the pipeline
and there is direct evidence of Mr Arvind Kejriwal “demanding” ₹100 crore
kickbacks in Delhi Excise Policy scam .
Additional Solicitor General S.Vm Raju said that they have a
statement to prove that Mr. Kejriwal had met liquor lobby .
ED has alleged that the kickbacks received by AAP were used
in Goa Assembly polls .
ED earlier had said that it will file a petition
against Arvind Kejriwal .
Jharkhand Minister sent to ED custody for six days
A special Prevention Of Money Laidering Act ( PMLA ) ,
Congress leader Alamgir Alam has been sent to ED custody for six days .
Swiss diplomat to hold talks in India ahead of Ukraine
peace Conference
Switzerland Foreign Secretary Alexandre Fasel is going to
visit India for pressing it to participate in upcoming Ukrainian Peace
Conference .
The Ukrainian Peace Conference will be held between June
15-16 in Burgwnstock in Swiyzerland .
The organisers of the event is giving focus on BRICS minus
Russia and global South to participate .
Most of the European countries is expected to participate .
India has not confirmed yet whether it will participate or
not . The decision on this is expected only after election results on June 4 .
State cannot acquire property without proper procedure :
SC
Supreme Court on Thursday gave procedural direction to state
before acquisition of private property .
The two judge bench of Justice P S Narsimha and Justice
Arvind Kumar said put down following procedures for this :
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The right to notice or duty of state to inform a person
that it intends ot acquire his or her property
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The right of citizens to be heard of duty of states to
hear the objections to the question .
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The right of citizens to be of reasoned decision , of
the duty of the state to inform the person ,of its decision to acquire property
.
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The duty of the state to demonstrate that the
acquisition is exclusively for public purpose .
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The right of citizen to fair compensation
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The duty of state to conduct the process of acquisition
efficiently and within the prescribed timeline .
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The right of conclusion of property
The right to property
is protected as a constitutional right under Article 300 A .
It also comes under
human rights .
The state has however power to acquire it for public
purposes after giving compensation .
Article 300 A – Individuals can not be deprived of property
unless deprived by a law .
No issue about people making a critical analysis of
judgements :SC
The Supreme Court ( SC) on Thursday heard the Ead case on
Arvind Kejriwal .
Enforcement Directorate (ED ) made allegations against
statements by Arvind Kejriwal during campaigning in the Excise Policy case .
Arvind Kejriwal during a rally had said that he will not
have to go to jail after 20 days l if people voted for him .
ED cited that this was the slap on the system , as the
statement was incorrect . And Kejriwal had to go to jail after his bail
completes on June 2 .
SC said that Mr. Kejriwal “ ought not “ had to make such
statements , but it will take this as an exception.
SC in its order had asked Mr Kejriwal not to discuss his
role in the Excise policy case .
Adolescent girls at risk after receiving Covexin , says
study
Adolescent girls and those with comorbidities are at higher
risk of adverse events after receiving Bharat Biotech’s BBV152 ( Covexin )
vaccine against COVID 19 , says a report published on springer Nature .
The study which had 1024 individuals enrolled had 635,
adolescent and 291 adults could be contacted after follow up .
Viral upper respiratory tract infection was reported by 304
(47.9% ) adolescents , and 124 (42.6%) adults .
World
Xi , Putin hail relations
as ‘ stabilising ‘ force in world
Russian President reached Beijing in his first state
visit in six months .
Putin was welcomed at the Great hall of the People in
Beijing.. He said China Russia relations were “conducive to peace “.
“ China upholds Russia to ….uphold fairness and justice to
world “ .
Mr Putin said that China Russia relations were “ stabilising
factors in international arena “ . “ Relation between Russia and China are not
opportunistic or directed against anyone “ .
Putin said that togwther the two countries represent a
multipolar world .
The two leaders signed a joint statement to deepen their “
comprehensive strategic partnership “ .
No further escalation
Kremlin in a statement said that Russia and China has agreed
to oppose “ further escalation “ of conflict .
China has so far dismissed claims that it is aiding Russia
Ukraine war .
Slovak PM in ‘ very serious ‘ condition after being shot
Slovak Prime Minister Roberto Fico condition has been
stabilising but is still “ very serious “ , his deputy said on Thursday .
The government has called the shooting as a “ political
assault “ .
Internal political rivalries is said to be one of the
reasons behind this .
Russia makes quick gains in Ukraine ; takes 279 sq km
Russian forces have advanced to 278 square km in a week
-long offensive in Ukraine northeast Kharkiv region in the south .
This is their biggest gain in recent times .
Between May 9 and May 15 . The Russian forces have gained
275 square km in Kharkiv alone .
Since there start of war Russia has captured 65,336 square
km of Ukrainian territory which is 12 percent of Ukraine’s surface area .
Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes to
security forces in island
Violence in New Caledonia reached its third day . French
authorities have declared emergency .
More French forces are being pushed in to control the
situation .
Till now five people died , about 60 security forces have
been injured in clash with protesters
French Caledonia is a French territory in Pacific near
Australia . The island is dominated by
indigenous Kanak community .
Kanak community is protesting a possible amendment in the French constitution that would allow people who have lived for 10
years in New Caledonia to vote .
US faces strategic setback in Africa as it is set to
withdraw troops from Niger
US delegation is discussing to withdraw from
The US since 2019 has been operating a military base at
Agadez .
Agadez base acted as one of the major counter terrorism
operation base in Sahel Province
Last year after military coup in Niger’s new ruling military
general ordered withdrawal of US troops
from Niger .
