ED Can’t Arrest Accused Under PMLA After Special Court Takes Cognisance Of Complaint: SC
The Supreme Court today ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot arrest an accused on money laundering charges, once the special court has taken cognisance of ED’s complaint. After cognisance is taken of the offence, the ED and its officers are powerless to exercise powers under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act