“Liberty Once Curtailed Cannot Be Restored”: Delhi Court Slams ED’s ‘Hurried’ Arrests in Excise Policy Case, Flags PMLA Regime

A Delhi Court, while discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the excise policy case, criticised the ED for making arrests before the predicate offence is judicially tested. The Court warned that mechanical use of PMLA powers risks violating Article 21 and turning investigation into punishment.

Can ED Still Prosecute After Acquittal? Supreme Court to Revisit PMLA Law Impacting Hundreds of Cases

The Supreme Court will examine whether acquittal in a predicate criminal case automatically ends money-laundering proceedings by the Enforcement Directorate. The court questioned earlier rulings and warned that such a view could defeat the very purpose of the PMLA.

Karnataka High Court Cancels ED Summons to CM Siddaramaiah’s Wife in MUDA Scam Case

Karnataka: The Karnataka High Court on Friday, 7th March, quashed the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, BM Parvathi, in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case. The court also canceled the summons sent to State Minister Byrathi Suresh, who was not named as an accused but was called for questioning by the ED.