Allahabad High Court Says Police Cannot Permanently Seal Property Over Fear Of Future Drug Offences

Sealing may be a temporary measure, but it cannot be permanent unless the law permits it. The Allahabad High Court has held that police cannot permanently seal property merely because they fear its owner may one day manufacture or sell illegal drugs there, setting aside an Agra trial court order that refused to release a […]

ED Officials Evolving by Expanding Powers Daily, Says Madras High Court

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.