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I-PAC director Vinesh Chandela has been granted bail by a Delhi court in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate did not oppose his release, citing his cooperation with the investigation. Chandela was arrested earlier this month as part of a probe into financial dealings linked to the firm and an alleged coal scam.

Delhi motorists have a golden opportunity to clear pending traffic challans at a National Lok Adalat on May 9, 2026. This special session, held across district courts, offers a streamlined process, potentially with reduced penalties for minor violations issued before January 31, 2026. Registration is mandatory from May 4-7 via the Delhi Traffic Police portal.

Jacqueline Fernandez has sought to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The Enforcement Directorate requested more time to respond to her application, deeming it vague. The patiala house court has scheduled further hearing for May 8.

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a plea to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money-laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the alleged extortion racket. Fernandez, who has been questioned previously, has now expressed her willingness to cooperate with the agency by turning approver in the high-profile case.

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested a senior Union Bank of India official, Nitin Chaudhary, for his alleged role in a large-scale loan scam under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. The racket used forged documents and fake identities to fraudulently sanction loans worth crores across multiple banks. Chaudhary admitted to personally approving several fraudulent loans, with funds routed to fake firms.

A Patiala court denied anticipatory bail to a judicial officer accused of stealing gold, jewellery, and cash from a deceased judge's home. The court cited the seriousness of allegations, CCTV evidence, and the need for custodial interrogation, emphasizing that no one is above the law. The officer claimed innocence, but investigators found no clear authorization for his actions.

Seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and one US citizen, were remanded to 30 days' judicial custody in Delhi for alleged terror links. The NIA claims they supplied weapons and training to Indian insurgent groups, with connections to Myanmar's ethnic armed factions. Investigations are ongoing into their motives and activities.

A legal battle over a Rs 30,000 crore inheritance is intensifying. Following businessman Sunjay Kapur's death, his wife Priya has filed a defamation case against his sister, Mandhira. The court granted Priya time to respond to Mandhira's request for specific documents related to the ongoing defamation proceedings.

Fugitive arms dealer Shahbaz Ansari, a key supplier of high-end weapons to gangs, has become the target of an international manhunt after jumping bail. He is believed to be operating between Bangladesh and Dubai, leveraging a family legacy of crime to fuel an international arms pipeline. Investigations revealed a sophisticated cross-border network linking Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh to India.

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A Delhi court has issued notice on Mandhira Kapur Smith's plea seeking documents from Priya Sachdev Kapur in a defamation case. Mandhira Kapur filed a reply to Priya's complaint and requested specific documents, arguing they are crucial for her defense. The court will hear further arguments on March 30.

The courtroom drama surrounding Sunjay Kapur's estate escalates, with his sister Mandhira Kapur Smith insisting that widow Priya Sachdev Kapur produce critical documents in a defamation case. Scheduled for a hearing on March 30, 2026, the court's intervention has sparked debates over the documents' relevance, as Priya's legal counsel contends they are public and should remain unissued. Read on to know more in detail.

The BJP has criticized Rahul Gandhi for backing the Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Party leaders accused Gandhi of orchestrating the disruption, which they claim embarrassed India globally. Meanwhile, a court reserved its order on the bail pleas of three Youth Congress workers involved in the protest.