Punjab and Haryana High Court Requires Superior Officer's Report in PMLA Cases Against Public Servants
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that Special Courts handling Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases against public servants must first allow the accused to respond and obtain a factual report from their departmental superior officer before taking cognizance. These requirements under Section 223(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are mandatory, with a 30-day deadline for the superior officer's report, extendable by 15 days. The court clarified that prosecution sanction does not replace this report, emphasizing safeguards against false complaints and administrative paralysis.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 1 Nov, 10:45 am. Other outlets followed.