ED can't arrest accused once court takes cognisance of complaint: SC
Thursday, 16 May 2024 () Supreme Court restricts ED's arrest power under PMLA post special court's cognisance. Justices A S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan emphasize Section 4 of PMLA, Article 21 rights, and accused treatment post-summons. Writing the judgment, Justice Oka said once the special court takes cognisance, ED loses the power to arrest the accused, who in turn cannot apply for anticipatory bail.
On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court rejected the plea challenging the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal. The court deemed the remand lawful, stating that..
Thursday, 16 May 2024 ()
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