THE HINDU DATED 8th NOV 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 8th NOV 2026

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1. Karnataka High Court: Enforcement Directorate Is Not a 'Super Cop'

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot independently initiate a private criminal complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) merely on the basis of information received during its investigation. The Court observed that the ED's powers are derivative rather than original. Money laundering investigations ordinarily depend upon the existence of a scheduled offence investigated by a competent agency. The Court emphasised that permitting the ED to initiate proceedings against a person for an underlying offence would disturb the statutory separation of investigative responsibilities. The judgment reinforces the principle that investigating agencies must operate within powers expressly granted by Parliament. Although the ED possesses important enforcement responsibilities under the PMLA, these do not automatically extend to investigating every criminal offence. The decision also highlights judicial oversight of executive agencies and the importance of checks and balances.

Gist: Investigative authority must remain within statutory limits, ensuring accountability and preventing concentration of excessive powers in enforcement agencies.

2. Excess Ethanol in Petrol: Rahul Gandhi Questions Government, Centre Rejects Allegations