Supreme Court Questions ‘Poor’ Conviction Rate in ED Cases

‘ED cannot act like a crook’: Supreme Court says agency must function within bounds of law

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the Enforcement Directorate cannot “act like a crook” and must function within the four corners of the law, Live Law reported.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh made the observation while hearing petitions seeking a review of its July 2022 verdict that upheld the agency’s powers of arrest, search and seizure under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.During the hear…

Concerned with ED's image: Top court asks probe agency to improve investigation

The Court flagged the poor conviction rate under PMLA, noting the gap between the number of registered cases and outcomes. It also expressed concern over prolonged custody of accused persons.

'You Can’t Act Like a Crook': Supreme Court Tells ED, Says Agency Must Function Within Bounds of Law

The apex court made the observation while hearing petitions seeking a review of the its July 2022 ruling which upheld ED’s powers of arrest, search, and seizure under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Supreme Court questions ‘poor’ conviction rate in ED cases

Supreme Court questions poor conviction rates in money laundering cases, suggests ED improve investigation methods for successful outcomes.

'You cannot act like a crook': SC slams ED; questions low conviction rate in PMLA cases

The apex court also remarked that it is "concerned about the image" of the investigative agency, adding that there is "difference between law-enforcing authorit

You can’t act like a ‘crook’, Supreme Court tells ED - The Tribune

‘At the end of 5-6 years of judicial custody, if people are acquitted, who will pay for this?’ asks a three-judge Bench.