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ED overstepped powers under PMLA by probing illegal sand mining: Madras High Court
Update / Judgement Date
17 Jul 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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Money Laundering (PMLA)
The Madras High Court ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had exceeded its authority under the PMLA in investigating illegal sand mining. The court emphasized that ED's jurisdiction is limited to financial transactions and money laundering, not environmental offenses like illegal mining. This decision underscores the need for agencies to adhere strictly to their statutory mandates.
