Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Delhi HC: PMLA Law Balances ED Power and Individual Rights
The Delhi High Court explained how the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) works.
It's like a seesaw, trying to give power to law enforcement while also protecting people's rights.
The court emphasized the importance of following the rules when seizing or freezing property.
The court was looking at a case where someone's property was frozen.
The court is making sure that the rules of the PMLA are followed exactly.
This ensures fairness and prevents abuse of power by the authorities.
Delhi High Court stated the PMLA balances enforcement agencies and individual rights.
The court emphasized procedural safeguards in search, seizure, and retention.
Judicial oversight is crucial to prevent arbitrary power use.
Court was hearing an application by the ED.
The case involves an accused, Rajesh Kumar Aggarwal, in a money laundering case.
- Who
- Delhi High Court
- What
- Said the PMLA balances empowering agencies and protecting individual rights.
- When
- September 12, 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To clarify the importance of procedural safeguards in the PMLA.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Act
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Accused
- Rajesh Kumar Aggarwal
- ED's Plea
- Denied to retain seized/frozen properties
- Tribunal's Decision
- February 2019