By NSB.News
The Supreme Court of India has reconstituted a three-judge bench to assess whether its 2022 judgment, which upheld the powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), requires reconsideration.
The newly formed bench comprises Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, and Justice N Kotiswar Singh. This bench will hear a batch of petitions challenging the earlier verdict. The matter is scheduled to be heard on May 7 at 2 PM.
Previously, the case was being heard by a bench including Justices Surya Kant, CT Ravikumar (now retired), and Ujjal Bhuyan. Following Justice Ravikumar’s retirement, the Supreme Court has reconstituted the bench to ensure continuity in the proceedings.
The petitions have raised concerns about the extent of the ED’s powers under the PMLA, which were affirmed by the apex court in its 2022 ruling. The outcome of the upcoming hearing could have significant implications for ongoing and future investigations under the PMLA.