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Context: This article is based on an Editorial “Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act” which was published in the Hindu. This article argues that allowing agencies like Enforcement Directorate (ED) to investigate matters like illegal mining, which falls under the jurisdiction of state governments, goes against the federal structure of the Indian Constitution.
Relevancy for Prelims: Prevention of Money Laundering Act, (PMLA) 2002, and Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Relevancy for Mains: Prevention of Money Laundering Act, (PMLA) 2002, its application and concerns of misuse by authorities like Enforcement Directorate (ED). |
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There is a need to prevent the misuse of authority of any organization like investigative agencies as it undermines federalism which is a fundamental value and basis of India’s Constitution. The Supreme Court also has upheld federalism and division of powers between Center and States as part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
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