P&H: Dismisses State’s habeas corpus plea over ED action at GMADA, grants liberty to raise issues elsewhere
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed as withdrawn a habeas corpus petition filed by the State of Punjab concerning Enforcement Directorate action at the GMADA headquarters in Mohali. The petition had alleged that several senior officers and officials of the State and GMADA were being illegally confined during search and survey proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
The State had sought immediate release of the officers, appointment of a Warrant Officer, de-sealing of the premises, return of seized records and devices, and restraint on further access to the data. It also alleged violation of Article...
