ED Issues Internal Guidelines Prohibiting Questioning Beyond Office Hours After Rebuke from Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling on October 14, 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay addressed concerns regarding the treatment of individuals summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for interrogation. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to humane practices during such proceedings, particularly for vulnerable individuals, including senior citizens. Case Background: The petitioner, Ram Kotumal Issrani, aged 64, had previously responded to multiple summons issued under Section 50 of…