New Delhi, Aug 25 : The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review its July 27 PMLA decision, which confirmed the enforcement directorate’s power in the context with the attachment of property that is involved in money laundering, as well as arrest and search and seizure under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.The Chief Justice of the Court N.V.Ramana said there are two main concernsthe non-provision of ECIR to the accused during the point of arrest, and the negation of the presumption of innocence.The Supreme Court issued a an order to the Central government regarding the petition for review submitted by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram.
Senior lawyers Kapil Sibal and A.M.Singhvi submitted that the entire ruling must be reviewed.However, the highest court clarified two points that will be considered in the review.Solicitor Mehta Tushar Mehta submitted that review is different from an writ petition in that all issues aren’t subject to review.
The Supreme Court declared that there was no need for an lengthy hearings, and the court believes there are two elements that must be considered in the decision to reconsideration.”We are in total support of the fight against the use of illegal money.The nation cannot afford to commit such crimes since the motive is good,” said the top court.
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