SC upholds Enforcement Directorate's power to arrest under PMLA

SC upholds ED's powers to arrest under PMLA without disclosing grounds

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 26, upheld the Enforcement Directorate's powers under stringent provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the definition of the proceeds of crime, power of arrest, search and seizure, attachment of properties, as well as the twin bail conditions under the law. A bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari, and CT Ravi Kumar delivered the judgment on over 200…

SC upholds powers of ED, says money laundering arrests 'not arbitrary'

The court upheld the constitutionality of the powers of ED relating to arrest, attachment and search and seizure conferred on the ED.

PMLA Act Verdict: Supreme Court Backs ED Powers Under PMLA, Says 'Power to Arrest Not Arbitrary' | 📰 LatestLY

"Section 5 is constitutionally valid. It provides for a balancing arrangement to secure the interest of the person as also ensures that proceeds of crime remain available to be dealt with in the manner provided under the Act," the bench said while pronouncing the verdict. 📰 PMLA Act Verdict: Supreme Court Backs ED Powers Under PMLA, Says 'Power to Arrest Not Arbitrary'.

Supreme Court upholds PMLA, says presuming innocence can be reversed by law

The Court added that it is not compulsory to supply an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) to the accused and that it cannot be equated to a First Information Report (FIR).

SC upholds Enforcement Directorate's power to arrest under PMLA

Rejecting challenges to the constitutional validity of two sections under the PMLA, the top court said that the ED should put more information in the public domain.

SC upholds ED's powers under PMLA, says power to arrest not arbitrary

Confessions under the law are admissible, says court in comments giving relief to financial crime-fighting agency