Interpol’s Red Notice not mandatory for extradition proceedings against Mehul Choksi, says CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Tuesday that a Red Notice issued by Interpol is neither a pre-requisite nor a requirement for extradition proceedings against fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi. Recently, Interpol withdrew the Red Corner Notice issued against Choksi that allowed him to travel freely…

US judge blocks enforcement of near-total abortion ban in Texas

A federal judge temporarily blocked on Wednesday a near-total ban on abortion in Texas, the toughest such law in the United States, following a challenge from President Joe Biden’s administration after the US Supreme Court let it proceed. The action by US District Judge Robert Pitman in Austin prevents the state…

“Love Letter From Favorite Agency”: AAP On Enforcement Directorate Notice

New Delhi:  The Aam Aadmi Party has received a “love letter” from the Narendra Modi government’s “favourite agency”, AAP leader Raghav Chadha tweeted sarcastically on Monday morning, as he explained that the party had been served a notice from the Enforcement Directorate. Mr Chadha,…

“Mother Of 2 Infants”: Trinamool MP’s Wife’s Request Over Summons In Case

New Delhi:  Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee’s wife Rujira Banerjee, summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, has told the agency that she cannot travel to Delhi but is willing to be questioned at her home in Kolkata. The Trinamool general secretary’s wife was asked to appear…

Supreme Court Slams Agencies Over Delay In Probe Against MPs, MLAs

New Delhi:  Agencies like the CBI and Enforcement Directorate were reprimanded today by the Supreme Court over delays in investigations against MPs and MLAs. Cases are pending for 10-15 years and chargesheets are not filed, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said, asking the agencies to explain why. The Enforcement…