BNSS & BSA Grant Discretion To Summon, Examine Witnesses Allowing Trial Courts To Determine How To Proceed In PMLA Cases: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court clarified that under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), trial courts have the discretion to examine witnesses to determine proceedings in PMLA cases. This decision clarifies procedural aspects of PMLA trials. It emphasizes the court’s role in ensuring fair proceedings. The ruling underscores the importance of judicial discretion. This order provides clarity on PMLA trial procedures.