ED-TMC Face-Off: Legal Experts Say No One Above Law, Interference Unjustified
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CNBC TV18•09-01-2026, 19:07
ED-TMC Face-Off: Legal Experts Say No One Above Law, Interference Unjustified
- •Legal experts state no individual can interfere with ongoing investigations, regardless of position.
- •Former Maharashtra ADGP PK Jain called the CM's presence and alleged document removal serious misconduct.
- •Jain and former judge Bharat Chugh emphasized that elections cannot stall investigations and authority doesn't place anyone above the law.
- •Chugh raised concerns about ED's wide PMLA powers, limited safeguards, and searches without prior judicial approval.
- •Courts are expected to examine the timing and justification of raids, especially near elections, to prevent unfair electoral advantage.
Why It Matters: Legal experts assert that obstructing ED probes is unlawful, despite concerns over timing and broad PMLA powers.
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