Topic: PMLA
WAN-IFRA report flags abuse of economic charges to silence media, cites NewsClick case
The wide range of legal threats, as well as administrative and other tools, employed by governments and other actors to target independent journalists and media outlets continues to be an increasing and alarming trend, according to a new report from the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA).
SC says it may consider granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in view of Lok Sabha elections
The Supreme Court on Friday said it may consider granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Admi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), in view of the Lok Sabha polls.
Of 354 arrests in ED cases, only 32 convicted in last five years: Data
Out of 354 arrests made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, only 32 accused persons have been convicted in the last five years, the Union government told Parliament on Tuesday.
“They want to arrest me before polls”: DK Shivakumar approaches Delhi HC against PMLA probe
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a plea moved by Karnataka Congress unit president DK Shivakumar challenging the probe initiated by ED against him in a PMLA case.
17 Oppn parties term SC’s PMLA ruling “dangerous”
At least 17 Opposition parties have expressed concerns about the longterm impact of the Supreme Court verdict upholding the constitutional validity of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and sought a review of the order.
Kapil Sibal calls SC judgement on PMLA ‘flawed’
Rajya Sabha MP and senior lawyer Kapil Sibal on Monday said the Enforcement Directorate's powers and reach of investigation, endorsed by a "clearly flawed" Supreme Court judgement, will be misused to topple elected governments and "destroy" India's federal structure.
