SC agrees to reconsider some parts of PMLA judgment

The Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider some parts of its PMLA judgment.

A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana with Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and CT Ravikumar specifically pointed towards two aspects - not providing accused with the Enforcement Case Information Report and reversal of presumption of innocence.

The July 27 verdict of the top court had held that the supply of Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under PMLA proceedings is not mandatory. It said that the ECIR is an internal document and cannot be equated to a First Information Report (FIR).


A Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, on Wednesday allowed hearing on the review petition filed by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram against the PMLA judgment.

Chidambaram's review petition will be heard on Thursday.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice Ramana and comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and C.T. Ravikumar, said: "The application for oral hearing is allowed. List the matter in the Court on 25.08.2022."

Chidambaram sought review of the recent PMLA judgment, upholding the Enforcement Directorate's powers in connection with attachment of property involved in money laundering, arrest, search and seizure under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.