Supreme Court of India mandates strict eco offence rulings
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea from retired IAS officer Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma to be discharged from a 2023 illegal land allotment case. Sharma faces money laundering charges from the Enforcement Directorate. The court ruled that discharging Sharma would be premature and not in line with legal principles for money laundering cases. The court emphasized that the alleged offense is ongoing and involves significant financial misconduct. The ruling highlights the negative impact of illegal fund diversion on state revenue and legitimate investments. The court stressed the need for thorough investigation and judicial review in such cases.