Supreme Court allows ED officer Ankit Tiwari to stay in MP, appear before TN Court via VC

The Supreme Court declined to stay a Tamil Nadu court’s virtual summons issued against ED officer Ankit Tiwari. Tiwari faced allegations of professional misconduct linked to an ongoing money laundering investigation. The matter raised questions about judicial interference in active investigations and the accountability of law enforcement officers under scrutiny. The apex court observed that Tiwari must comply with the lower court proceedings, underscoring the principle that no individual is above the law. It ruled that the summons did not obstruct the larger ED investigation and appeared procedurally valid. The decision reaffirmed judicial oversight over investigative agencies while ensuring that such oversight does not hinder lawful enforcement actions. The court will reassess the case after Tiwari complies with the Tamil Nadu court’s directives.