Concern Raised Over ED’s Power to Seize Assets Without Judicial Oversight: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the Union of India on a petition filed by a sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly from Karnataka, challenging wide-ranging powers exercised by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case is titled KC Veerendra VERSUS Union of India and Others and raises serious constitutional questions regarding property rights, judicial oversight, and personal liberty. Bench and…