Challenge on Validity of S. 50 & 63 of PMLA on ED’s Summoning Powers: Supreme Court Issues Notice

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice in response to a constitutional validity challenge against the expansive summoning powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under Sections 50 and 63 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The apex court will examine whether these provisions grant the ED overly broad authority, potentially infringing upon fundamental rights such as the right against self-incrimination. This judicial scrutiny is critical for defining the limits of investigative powers of the ED in money laundering cases and will have significant implications for individuals summoned by the agency.