PMLA Prevails Over CrPC Regarding Procedure For Summoning Persons : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) supersedes the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) concerning the procedures for summoning individuals. The ruling reinforces the special status of PMLA in handling cases of money laundering, emphasizing its precedence over general criminal procedures. This decision highlights the stringent legal framework established to tackle financial crimes, ensuring that money laundering cases are treated with a higher degree of seriousness and scrutiny under specialized laws.