Supreme Court: ED Required Special Court Permission to Arrest PMLA Accused

Today (16th May): The Supreme Court ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) needs special court permission to arrest individuals under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) if they respond to court summons. The court clarified that if an accused appears in response to a summons, the agency must apply to the court for custody. This decision impacts the procedures for arrest and bail under the PMLA.