Judiciary Debates Review of Landmark PMLA Judgment

The Indian judiciary is currently embroiled in deliberations concerning petitions that challenge a pivotal 2022 judgment which validated critical sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has indicated a willingness to address the petitions during ongoing legal proceedings.

At the heart of the contention is a decision in the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case, which upheld the powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), drawing numerous legal challenges, including review pleas. A bench led by Justice Surya Kant plans to first address the maintainability of these petitions.

The complex legal matter involves prominent figures like senior advocate Kapil Sibal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who are navigating procedural intricacies. The judiciary aims to decide on the foundational questions raised by this legal imbroglio, setting the next hearing for August 6, 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)