The Supreme Court on December 12 sought the Centre’s response to a petition by a sitting Karnataka MLA. She challenges the Enforcement Directorate’s power under PMLA to seize and retain assets without oversight for up to 180 days.
Delhi High Court held that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act ensures both ED’s powers and citizens’ rights, stressing strict adherence to procedural safeguards. The court said oversight prevents arbitrary action.
Today, On 7th August, The Supreme Court, while hearing review pleas against its 2022 verdict upholding ED’s powers, criticised Enforcement Directorate and remarked “You cannot act like a crook, you have to work within the four corners of law,” stressing legal accountability.
Yesterday, On 6th August, The Supreme Court has postponed the much-awaited review hearing on its 2022 verdict that upheld the ED’s powers under PMLA. Due to scheduling issues, the matter will now be Today, by a three-judge bench.
CJI B.R. Gavai said he would speak to Justice Surya Kant on whether to list fresh writ petitions along with review pleas against the 2022 verdict upholding PMLA. Petitioners seek a larger bench reference on ED’s powers.
Review petitioners have challenged the Supreme Court’s 2022 PMLA verdict by raising 13 key constitutional questions. The top court will first decide if these petitions are even maintainable.
Supreme Court begins review of PMLA ruling; Enforcement Directorate says top court cannot re-evaluate its own judgment like an appeal.
The Supreme Court has formed a new three-judge Bench to review its 2022 ruling that granted wide powers to the Enforcement Directorate under the PMLA, including arrest, summons, and property raids without safeguards. New Delhi: The Supreme Court formed a new three-judge panel to determine whether its 2022 ruling, which affirmed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) […]
