The Calcutta High Court Today (May 24th) slammed the West Bengal Police for its recent raid at the premises of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader Suvendu Adhikari and asked whether the police would have acted in similar fashion against any ruling party leader in the state.
The Delhi High Court ruled that property seized under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act must be returned within 365 days if no prosecution complaint is filed. This reinforces the balance between law enforcement and individual rights. The decision reflects a cautious approach towards the exercise of power by enforcement agencies, emphasizing respect for the rule of law.
The Calcutta High Court temporarily suspended legal proceedings regarding an FIR against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers, following a violent raid at a Trinamool Congress leader’s house. The court also dismissed a petition seeking investigation by NIA or CBI into the incident. BJP staged a protest, while the Trinamool leader remains elusive.