The Delhi High Court issued a stay against a ruling that required the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to return seized property if an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act exceeds 365 days without resulting in a prosecution complaint. The Division Bench granted the stay while the appeal is pending until the next hearing on March 11.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the constitutional limits on seizing property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stressing the importance of protecting individuals’ rights and avoiding excessive use of authority during lengthy investigations. This ruling sets a precedent for returning seized property after a certain duration, maintaining a balance between law enforcement and individual rights.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed charges in the Railway Land-for-Jobs scandal involving former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and MP daughter Misa Bharti, intensifying scrutiny on the family of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. Allegations center around appointments and land transfers during Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister, sparking a debate on integrity in Indian politics. Hearing set for January 16.
Satyendar Jain, initially taken into custody on May 30, 2022, was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court on medical grounds on May 26, 2023. This bail has been periodically extended since then In a significant development in the ongoing money laundering case against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, the Supreme Court of […]
In a previous judgment in October, the high court had upheld Singh’s arrest and remand by the ED. He was apprehended on October 4, 2023, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This arrest was linked to allegations of receiving ₹2 crore in connection with the now-scrapped 2021-22 Delhi excise policy. The Delhi High […]
The Madras High Court has issued a significant interim order, staying the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to District Collectors in Tamil Nadu in an alleged sand mining money laundering case. The division bench of Justice SS Sundar and Justice Sunder Mohan, while allowing the investigation to continue, has directed the ED to […]
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has refused to quash the summons issued to West Bengal Law Minister Moloy Ghatak by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a coal pilferage case. This decision comes at a crucial time when the Supreme Court is reviewing certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering […]
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has ordered a stay on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation against Pawan Munjal, the Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp. This decision comes in the wake of allegations involving the illegal transfer of foreign currency equivalent to ₹54 crore out of India by Munjal and others. Also […]
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its intention to re-examine its 2022 judgment, which upheld the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) powers concerning arrests, property attachments, and search and seizure operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). However, the apex court clarified that it would focus solely on the ‘legal issues’ and refrain from […]
The Supreme Court has delved deep into the evidence presented against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, in relation to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Currently in judicial custody, Sisodia is embroiled in charges of money laundering and corruption. During the hearing, ASG Raju informed the Court […]