<h1>Supreme Court Dismisses Former IAS Officer's Plea, Highlights PMLA's Role in Fighting Money Laundering and Corruption</h1> The Supreme Court dismissed the plea of a former Gujarat IAS officer, accused of money laundering, emphasizing that such acts by those in power erode public trust and destabilize financial systems. The court highlighted the importance of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in combating financial crimes and stressed the need for thorough trials in economic offences. The bench rejected the officer's request for a preliminary inquiry, stating that the allegations of corruption and misuse of power warrant a full investigation. The court affirmed that the legal framework under PMLA is crucial for ensuring justice in financial misconduct cases.