Former DMK Functionary Jaffer Sadiq Approaches Madras High Court Challenging Arrest In PMLA Case

The Madras High Court has heard a plea from Jaffer Sadiq seeking protection from arrest in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Sadiq argued that he cooperated with the investigation and there was no need for custodial interrogation. The court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not to arrest Sadiq until further orders, noting the need to balance the rights of the accused with the investigation's requirements. The case highlights ongoing legal battles concerning PMLA enforcement and the rights of individuals under investigation.