Supreme Court Reproaches ED: Abuse of Power in Political Vendettas

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) conduct in politically sensitive cases, signaling potential misuse of power. Observations by the court underscore allegations from the Congress Party that the ED may be engaging in politically motivated actions rather than pursuing legitimate investigations.

The Supreme Court's admonition followed its decision to uphold a Karnataka High Court ruling that dismissed charges against B M Parvati, the wife of Karnataka's Chief Minister, in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. The case has been indicative of claims that political influence is exerted in legal proceedings.

The bench, led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, emphasized the necessity for political disputes to be resolved at the ballot box rather than through judicial channels. The Congress party has been vocal in its criticism of the current government, accusing it of using the ED as a tool for political vendetta.

(With inputs from agencies.)