State vs Kripashankar Singh and others — Disproportionate assets case

23 May 2018News

Kripashankar’s kin too discharged in assets case

MUMBAI: Three months after a special court in Mumbai discharged Congress leader Kripashankar Singh in a case of disproportionate assets for want of sa.

The Times of India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court cleared the relatives of Kripashankar Singh of all charges in a case involving excess wealth.
Who:: Kripashankar Singh is a Congress leader and the accused. The special court in Mumbai is the legal authority. His kin are family members named in the case.
When:: Reported on 23 May 2018.
Where:: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Why:: The court found a lack of necessary evidence to support the claims against them.
What it means:: The legal case against these relatives is now officially closed.

8 Apr 2015News

ED initiates inquiry into Rs 320 crore disproportionate assets case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated an inquiry into the alleged Rs 320 crore disproportionate assets case involving Kripashankar Singh and his family, completing a preliminary assessment in 2015.

India Today

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Enforcement Directorate started an investigation into alleged illegal wealth.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the agency investigating Kripashankar Singh and his family, who are the accused.
When:: Reported on 8 Apr 2015.
Where:: Maharashtra.
Why:: The inquiry concerns a case of allegedly having assets worth 320 crore rupees that are disproportionate to known income.
What it means:: The agency finished a preliminary assessment to decide if further action is needed regarding these assets.

4 Apr 2015Chargesheet

Chargesheet filed against Kripashankar Singh and family

A chargesheet was filed against former Mumbai Congress chief Kripashankar Singh and four of his family members in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets and corruption before the Sessions Court.

The Hindu

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Authorities filed a formal document detailing the accusations against a group of people.
Who:: The accused are Kripashankar Singh, the former Mumbai Congress chief, and four of his family members.
When:: Reported on 4 Apr 2015.
Where:: Maharashtra, before the Sessions Court.
Why:: The filing is due to allegations of corruption and holding assets that are disproportionate to known income.
What it means:: This document officially brings the accusations before the court, which is the next step for the trial.

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State vs Kripashankar Singh and others — Disproportionate assets case

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