The court’s decision highlights an alarming pattern of influential organisations charged with enforcing the law going beyond their bounds and impinging upon the civil liberties they have sworn to defend.
A concerning misuse of power is shown by the ED’s use of the strict terms of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to record doctor remarks without any meaningful connection to the accused.
Source: Live Law
Strong leaders, laws, and agencies returning to “bite the citizens they vow to protect” is a warning about the perils of unchecked authority, as Special Judge Vishal Gogne noted.Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, was arrested by the ED, but the Supreme Court has questioned the timing of the arrest.
The SC has emphasised the requirement for explanation when denying someone their freedom, highlighting the delicate balance that must be struck between the pursuit of justice and the protection of fundamental liberties. Over the current elections, Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s sharp question over Kejriwal’s arrest raises questions about possible abuse of Central agencies for political advantage.
Source: NDTV
The investigation’s claims of coercion and manipulation highlight the necessity of carrying out a fair inquiry even more.These revelations raise important questions about the conduct of the investigation agencies. Transparency, responsibility, and rigorous respect to due process are required in this situation. Probity and integrity must be displayed in the way the ED and others operate.
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