The Supreme Court Today (Jan 15) harshly criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for presenting incorrect legal arguments against the statutory exemption for women under Section 45 of the PMLA, stating, “We will not accept actions by the Union of India that involve making arguments contrary to the law.” Granting bail to Shashi Bala, accused in a money laundering case, the court highlighted the importance of adhering to clear legal provisions and denounced the ED’s missteps in the case.
On Monday (11th March): The Supreme Court has urged the Central government to provide Kerala with a one-time financial relief package to address the state’s economic challenges. Emphasizing cooperation between the central and state governments, the Court proposed temporary concessions for Kerala. This direction follows Kerala’s plea citing financial crisis exacerbated by borrowing restrictions and unpaid dues.
