US EditionIs ED Encroaching State’s Right to Investigate, Asks Supreme Court in Tamil Nadu Liquor ‘Scam’ Probe
The Supreme Court questioned if the Enforcement Directorate's probe infringes on state authority amid allegations of Rs 1,000-crore corruption in Tamil Nadu's liquor retail monopoly.
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‘Won’t it encroach on state’s right’, asks SC, extends stay on ED probe against TASMAC
The Supreme Court extends the investigation into TASMAC's alleged liquor retail scam, questioning the ED's role and state rights. Senior advocates argue federal structure implications in ongoing corruption probes. Insights into FIRs and ED actions revealed.
SC extends stay over ED probe against TASMAC in liquor shop licences scam
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended its interim order restraining the Enforcement Directorate from taking any coercive action, including search, seizure or further investigation, against the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) in connection with an alleged liquor retail scam in the state. The top court questioned whether the ED’s actions could amount to encroaching on the state's investigative powers, even a…
The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate in the Rs 1,000 crore scam case involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). Chief Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai also said that he did not want to comment on the ED's investigation, lest it become a topic of discussion on social media. On Tuesday (October 14, 2025), a bench comprising CJI BR Gavai and Justice Vinod Chandran was hearing the case. The ED had raided…
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