IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
T.R.RAVI
Cochin Minerals And Rutile Limited – Appellant
Versus
Directorate Of Enforcement Kochi Zonal Office – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual history of income tax proceedings and sfio investigations. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. admissibility of challenge to pmla summons and investigation commencement. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 3. writ petitions are premature against mere pmla summons. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. income tax act immunity does not cover pmla offences. (Para 13) |
| 5. pmla inquiries do not require prior firs. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 6. courts must consider subsequent developments affecting writ petitions. (Para 18 , 19 , 20) |
JUDGMENT :
1.The original petition has been filed praying for the following reliefs;
“A. Call for the records leading to the investigation being carried out in ECIR/KCZO/11/2024 by the Respondent under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and to quash ECIR/KCZO/11/2024 and all investigations and proceedings emanating therefrom by the issuance of a writ of certiorari or such other writ, order or direction;
B. Call for the records leading to issuance of Exhibits P-6 to P-9 Summons dated 08.04.2024 and Exhibit P-11 email dated 11.04.2024 by the Respondent and quash the same by the issuance of a writ of certiorari or such other writ, order or direction;
C. Writ of
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