Incriminatory Statement given by PMLA accused in custody is inadmissible in another money laundering case: Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court has ruled that an incriminatory statement made by an accused in custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is inadmissible in another money laundering case. This ruling appears to protect the right against self-incrimination of PMLA accused in custody, limiting the use of such statements by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The specifics of the ruling and its implications are still unclear, with some outlets focusing on the admissibility of statements and others mentioning broader issues related to PMLA cases.
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