The Karnataka High Court sought a detailed ED response to a partnership firm’s plea challenging search, seizure and freezing under PMLA. The case questions ED powers, Section 17 ‘reason to believe’, and requirement of a live predicate offence existence.
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.
