The Madhya Pradesh High Court criticised the State for suspending a police officer who raided an IAS officer’s farmhouse, calling the action arbitrary. It warned that suspension orders would deter officers from raiding premises for fear of suspension.
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.