Already facing questions over its possible arbitrary approach in PMLA cases, ED has been delivered another reminder of its high-handedness in HC’s quashing of Congress MLA Surendar Panwar’s arrest. Apprehending people without sufficient grounds reek of undue motivation, uncanny haste and a brazen abuse of the already-stringent money laundering provisions.
CBI’s loss of general consent in states erodes its reputation. Federal balance must be restored
In another blow to the federal compact, Karnataka is the eighth Opposition state to withdraw general consent to CBI. This breakdown not only deepens the mistrust between the Centre and states, but also erodes the reputation of India’s premier investigation agency. It should now push everyone to find Centre-state equilibrium.
SC right in rejecting Gujarat govt’s Bilkis Bano case review plea. It is wasting court’s time
The Supreme Court was right to not withdraw its remarks against the Gujarat government in the Bilkis Bano case. Gujarat government is wasting its time and the court’s to seek such review. Given that review petitions are rarely entertained, Gujarat could have avoided it, particularly in such a sensitive case.