Delhi HC: Writ Jurisdiction Cannot Be Invoked to Challenge Three PMLA Provisional Attachments

The Delhi High Court refused to exercise writ jurisdiction under Article 226 against three provisional attachment orders issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Court held that the statute provides a complete appellate mechanism, starting with adjudication under Section 8 and appeals before the Appellate Tribunal, which must be exhausted before approaching the High Court. The judgment reinforces judicial discipline, separation of remedies, and the principle that writ courts should not intervene when efficacious alternate remedies exist. The Court also examined procedural compliance by the Enforcement Directorate and found no violation warranting extraordinary jurisdiction. This ruling strengthens the PMLA framework by preventing premature interference in ongoing investigations and attachment proceedings.