- Senior advocate Harish Salve addressed the Supreme Court stating, “The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been granted extensive powers; if the Honorable Court does not rein them in, nobody is safe.”
- Salve emphasized that the ED has been given significant authority to conduct investigations related to money laundering cases.
- He expressed concern over the need for checks and balances to ensure that personal freedoms are not compromised.
- Salve further stated that the recent arrest of individuals, such as in the case of the M3M directors, was a violation of their rights and cooperation during the investigation.
- He argued that if there is a breach of any conditions of interim bail, it should prompt action, but in this case, there was no such breach.
- Salve urged the Supreme Court to intervene and put a leash on the powers of the ED to safeguard the rights and personal liberties of individuals.
- He emphasized that the extensive powers granted to the ED need to be regulated to maintain a balance between investigation and protection of individual rights.
- Salve’s plea suggested that the court has the authority to address the issue and ensure that the powers of the ED are not misused.
- He highlighted the significance of this matter, stating that it has implications for the safety and security of individuals in the country.
- The Supreme Court, through the proceedings, acknowledged the concerns raised by Salve regarding the powers of the ED and the need for proper oversight.
- The court expressed that the situation is akin to a cat-and-mouse game, where authorities use laws to their advantage.
- The case involving the M3M directors and the ED’s actions will be further deliberated upon by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, following the adjournment of the proceedings in the Supreme Court for two weeks.
Senior advocate Harish Salve addressed the Supreme Court stating, “The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been granted extensive powers; if the Honorable Court does not rein them in, nobody is safe
