Arrest by ED after Cognizance by Court: Supreme Court grants Anticipatory Bail to Odisha Administrative Officer

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to an Odisha Administrative Officer in a money laundering case, ruling that arrests by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can only occur after cognizance by a court. This decision reinforces the procedural safeguards in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), ensuring that arrests are not made arbitrarily and that due process is followed. The ruling emphasizes the need for judicial oversight in enforcement actions under the PMLA.