Supreme Court Defers Hearing on ED Powers Under PMLA to August 28

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's powers under the PMLA requires reconsideration. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned the need for more preparation time, and the new hearing date is set for August 28.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing on the reconsideration of its 2022 verdict, which upheld the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), to August 28.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the ED, informed a three-judge bench led by Justice Surya Kant that the review was listed abruptly and requested additional time for preparation, noting they were informed only the previous night.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the petitioners, argued that the 2022 ruling was erroneous and merited a reevaluation. Agreeing, the top court adjourned the matter, scheduling the next hearing for August 28.