CIC UPHOLDS DENIAL OF INFORMATION ON BLOCKING ‘X’ ACCOUNTS
Case Title: Vihar Durve v. PIO, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Recently, an RTI filed regarding blocking on ‘X’ ( formerly Twitter), RTI was regarding the details of the account blocking during farmer’s protest. The Central Information Commissioner mentioned that Public information Officer had addressed the appellant as per the RTI act, also added confidentiality Under Section 69A of IT Act and Rules 16 of its Blocking Rules, 2009
Legal Provisions and Framework:
- Section 69A, IT Act, 2000– This section empowers Government to obstruct information from public if it is under specific conditions like sovereignty and integrity of country, defence and security etc.
- Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009
- Section 8(1)(a), RTI Act, 2005
SUPREME COURT: BAIL IN SERIOUS OFFENCES SHOULDN’T BE GRANTED DURING TRIAL
Case Title: X v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court of India ruled in rape appeal case observed the High Court and Trail Courts approach in granting bail in serious offences like rape murder dacoity. The Apex Court not only criticized such an approach but also mentioned their view on discrepancies in victims statements can not be the reason for bail under section 164 of Crpc. Also highlighted the importance of speedy trial without interference to ensure justice for victims.
Legal Provisions and Framework:
- Article 21 of Constitution of India
- Section 437 & 439 of CrPC (Bail Provisions)
- Section 164 of CrPC
UNDER PMLA ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF FUNDS IS NOT MONEY LAUNDERING- DELHI HIGH COURT
Case Title: Parvez Ahmed v. ED and Other Connected Matters
The Delhi High Court ruled that collecting funds illegally for future crimes doesn’t qualify as money laundering under PMLA. It held that ‘proceeds of crime’ must originate from scheduled offences and cannot precede them. The court granted bail, stating incarceration without timely trial violates Article 21.
Legal Provisions and Framework:
- Section 3, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Article 21, Constitution of India
- Section 45, PMLA (Bail Provisions)
Source: Supreme Court of India
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