PMLA Oppressive, Has No Reasonable Procedure : Kapil Sibal

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal criticized the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as oppressive and lacking reasonable procedures, highlighting issues with bail provisions and the lack of transparency in arrests. Sibal argued that the Act’s stringent provisions violate fundamental rights and due process. His comments were made during a hearing challenging the constitutional validity of the PMLA. This critique underscores ongoing concerns about the balance between combating money laundering and protecting individual rights.