https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=31882 The High Court found the Enforcement Directorate's search at the former MUDA Commissioner's residence unlawful for lack of prima facie material under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, nullified the search, excluded recorded statements and quashed summonses issued under the Act. The court held that procedural fairness and Article 21 privacy protections prevent arbitrary searches, and that allegations of unlawful site allotment without proof of pecuniary benefit do not establish the offence of money laundering; it also allowed the official to seek civil remedies against officers involved. en-us Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:31:12 +0530 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:31:12 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=31882 The High Court found the Enforcement Directorate's search at the former MUDA Commissioner's residence unlawful for lack of prima facie material under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, nullified the search, excluded recorded statements and quashed summonses issued under the Act. The court held that procedural fairness and Article 21 privacy protections prevent arbitrary searches, and that allegations of unlawful site allotment without proof of pecuniary benefit do not establish the offence of money laundering; it also allowed the official to seek civil remedies against officers involved. News - Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:31:12 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=31882