MUMBAI COURT’S RULING HIGHLIGHTS PMLA PROCEDURAL ISSUES
Why in the news?
The Mumbai court’s decision highlights the significance of procedural safeguards under PMLA, challenging the Enforcement Directorate’s arrest procedures.
source:toi
About Directorate of Enforcement (ED):
- Function: Investigates money laundering and foreign exchange law violations under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
- Structure: Headquartered in New Delhi; led by Director, with regional offices and zonal offices across India.
- Recruitment: Officers from IRS, IPS, IAS.
- Tenure: Up to five-year extension for directors, subject to High-Level Committee recommendations. SC upheld tenure amendments but invalidated illegal extensions.
About Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002:
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