The Delhi High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the Enforcement Directorate's attachment of ₹18.10 crores under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The court emphasized the availability of statutory remedies to the petitioner.
Delhi HC Declines Writ Against PMLA Attachment of ₹18.10 Cr
The Delhi High Court has ruled against Purushotam Rawat's writ petition contesting the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) attachment of ₹18.10 crores in relation to the 1xBet advertisement case. The court held that the statutory remedies available to the petitioner were sufficient and that there was no manifest lack of jurisdiction on the part of the ED.
The court's decision noted that the ED acted within its jurisdiction when it initiated the attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). It pointed out that the statutory framework provides avenues for redress and appeals, thus dismissing the need for extraordinary relief through writ proceedings.
This ruling reiterates the importance of following statutory processes before seeking judicial intervention. Legal practitioners should take note of the court's emphasis on available remedies and the limits of judicial intervention in enforcement matters under the PMLA.
Citations
- Purushotam Rawat v. ED (2026) Delhi High Court
