PMLA court in Mumbai accepts ED’s closure report on 8 CR officials accused of graft | Mumbai News

Mumbai: A special PMLA court recently accepted the closure report filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED), effectively closing the money laundering investigation against eight current and former Central Railway officials. The ED’s decision to seek closure in the case came after the CBI filed a closure report in the original corruption and conspiracy case, which the…

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Criminal process becomes a space where fundamental free speech can be imperiled or protected says ex-CJI Gavai | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Criminal process becomes not merely a tool for adjudicating guilt but a space where fundamental freedoms can be imperilled or protected, said ex-Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Friday. He added that the Supreme Court in the last 75 years “steadily shaped and reshaped the contours” of this vital fundamental right. “What…

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Court frames charges against ex-MLA and others in Rs 313cr money laundering case | Mumbai News

Mumbai: A special court recently framed charges against the “main accused,” former MLA and chairman of the Sahityaratna Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe Development Corporation (LASDC), Ramesh Kadam, and nine other accused, including individuals and companies, in a Rs 313 crore money laundering case. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and claimed the right to…

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Mumbai: Activist questions govt inaction on Sanjay Gandhi National Park encroachments | Mumbai News

Thane: A city-based activist has questioned the continued inaction of authorities as fresh encroachments and disturbances emerge inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park at Yeoor, citing how private operators have begun hosting weddings and large events at newly set-up lawns and commercial venues.In a letter to Thane municipal commissioner and forest…

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Mumbai: CM Fadnavis announces “special gift for Mumbaikars”, clears 10 additional services for Uran corridor | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that 10 additional suburban services have been approved for the Nerul/Belapur–Uran corridor, calling it a “special gift for Mumbaikars” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.A letter issued by Vaishnaw on December 5 sanctions four round trips on the Nerul–Uran–Nerul section and six…

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‘Cash-for-transfer’ scam: Additional BMC commissioner Amit Saini replaced; Avinash Dhakne takes charge | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: After transfers of over 160 engineers in the BMC were stayed following allegations of corruption and a cash-for-transfer scam, the state govt on Thursday shifted additional municipal commissioner Amit Saini, who has been replaced by IAS officer Avinash Dhakne. BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani had stayed 160 engineer transfers after complaints by city BJP chief…

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