Indian Supreme Court’s Observations on ED’s Exceeds

• Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai criticized the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for “crossing all limits.”

• Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta urged the Supreme Court not to make generalized observations that could fuel a narrative against the ED.

• The hearing was on a suo motu case following summons issued by the ED against two senior advocates.

• Attorney-General R. Venkataramani defended the ED’s actions, stating the summons had been withdrawn.

• Chief Justice Gavai noted that narratives often begin before the court takes a case for hearing.

• The court acknowledged the ground realities in ED cases with political overtones.