Not Taken Any Coercive Steps Against CMRL Officials, No Criminal Prosecution Has Commenced: ED Tells Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court restrained the Enforcement Directorate from coercive action against officials of CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Limited) and confirmed no criminal prosecution had commenced against them. The court emphasized that mere suspicion and the existence of a FIR did not warrant immediate coercive measures. It stressed the importance of balancing investigative duties with individual rights and ruled that officials should not be subjected to unnecessary harassment pending investigation. This decision highlights judicial scrutiny over investigative agencies and the protection of rights during probes.