Extortion
Delhi High Court fines dishonest litigants over illegal constructions
In four orders issued over two weeks in October, the Delhi High Court imposed costs ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh on petitioners accused of using legal processes for blackmail and extortion in cases involving alleged illegal constructions. Justice Mini Pushkarna decried the trend of unscrupulous individuals approaching the court with nefarious motives to arm-twist builders. The rulings highlight efforts to curb misuse of judicial authority in Delhi's property disputes.
Nikita Mirzani sentenced to four years in extortion case
The South Jakarta District Court sentenced Nikita Mirzani to four years in prison and a Rp1 billion fine in an alleged extortion case involving threats against a skincare business owner. The verdict is lighter than the prosecutors' demand of 11 years. Nikita expressed objections and plans to pursue further legal appeals.
Senate receives bill to enact new anti-extortion law
Mexico's Senate received a bill from the Chamber of Deputies to enact the General Law for Preventing, Investigating, and Sanctioning Extortion Crimes. The initiative aims to coordinate efforts among authorities to combat the offense nationwide. It sets penalties of six to 15 years in prison and substantial fines, with aggravating factors based on case circumstances.