<h1>Cognisance under PMLA: challenge to requirement of FIR for scheduled offences may determine prosecutorial scope.</h1> The ED challenges a trial court ruling that refused cognisance of its PMLA prosecution because the alleged scheduled offence arose from a private complaint rather than an FIR, arguing that denying prosecution on that basis improperly shields alleged money launderers; the Delhi High Court has listed the ED's appeal for hearing and notices were issued to the accused and related entities concerning alleged usurpation of Associated Journals Limited's assets by Young Indian.