‘No Coercive Steps’ Means Protection From Arrest, Not a Bar on Investigation: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has issued an important clarification regarding the meaning of an order that directs "no coercive steps" against a person. The court clarified that such an order only provides protection from arrest, but does not prevent the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from continuing its investigation or taking other legal actions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Background of the Case The case was filed by Pavitra…