<h1>Supreme Court directs former CM, son to approach high court first in PMLA cases under proper procedures</h1> The Supreme Court reprimanded affluent individuals for directly approaching it in criminal matters, directing a former state chief minister and his son to seek relief from the high court instead. The cases involve alleged scams and investigations by central agencies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court questioned why the high court was bypassed and emphasized its role as a constitutional court capable of adjudicating such issues. Senior counsel for the petitioners argued that investigative agencies were conducting piecemeal chargesheets and arrests, sometimes implicating individuals not initially named. The court noted that while the law may be valid, actions by authorities could be challenged if improper, and advised the petitioners to present facts before the high court. Challenges to specific PMLA provisions were permitted through fresh writ petitions. The court stressed the need for proper procedural adherence and expedited hearing at the high court level.