The Delhi High Court fixed March 10 to hear Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s plea challenging an ED money laundering probe. Filed in 2022, the petition seeks quashing of the ECIR and summons linked to disproportionate assets allegations.
WinZo Games co-founder Saumya Rathore has moved the Karnataka High Court against the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering probe being conducted from Bengaluru. She has argued that since all company operations and bank accounts are based in Delhi, the investigation and court proceedings must be shifted there.
The Madras High Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for exceeding its authority under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) during a search operation. Justice Ramesh questioned the legality of restricting access to premises with pasted notices and highlighted concerns about the ED’s expanding powers. A decision is pending.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the prosecution of Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam linked to his tenure as Union Railways Minister. The CBI and ED are investigating allegations of corruption, including bribes for government jobs in exchange for land. The case has significant political implications in Bihar.
Today, On 31st July, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee challenges Enforcement Directorate’s summons in money laundering case before Supreme Court. His counsel argues lack of prescribed procedure under PMLA. The outcome could have significant implications for money laundering enforcement in India and political dynamics in West Bengal. Court extends hearing to the following day.
