Archive · 19 Jun 2025
ED Admits Lack of Power to Seal Premises in Madras HC
The Madras High Court is reviewing a case where the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched the properties of a film producer and a businessman.
The ED has admitted that it cannot seal a property if it was locked during the search, even though it can break a lock.
The ED will remove any notices and return the items it took.
The court is now taking time to make a decision on the case.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told the Madras High Court it has no power to seal premises.
The case involves film producer Akash Bhaskaran and businessman Vikram Ravindran.
The ED conducted searches at the residences and offices of Bhaskaran and Ravindran.
The ED will withdraw notices and return seized material.
The court reserved orders and adjourned the main petitions for four weeks.
- Who
- The Madras High Court, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), film producer Akash Bhaskaran, and businessman Vikram Ravindran.
- What
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted to the Madras High Court that it lacks the power to seal premises.
- When
- Hearing took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- Madras High Court.
- Why
- The court examined the ED's actions regarding a search, seizure, and sealing of premises.
Judiciary
Enforcement Directorate
Power to Seal Premises
Judiciary
The court questioned the ED's power to seal premises.
Enforcement Directorate
The ED submitted they lacked the power to seal premises.
- Case
- Akash Bhaskaran and Vikram Ravindran
- Involved Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Law
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Action by ED
- Search and Seizure
- ED's Submission
- No power to seal premises
- Status
- Orders reserved; petitions adjourned
