FIR for Scheduled Offence Not Necessary for ED Investigation in CMRL Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered a major judgment clarifying the powers of the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002. The Court held that the Enforcement Directorate can begin investigation proceedings under the PMLA even if no FIR has been registered for a scheduled offence. Justice T.R. Ravi passed the judgment while dismissing a writ petition filed by M/S. Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited and its…
