| Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: Polity; Topic: Judiciary and Tribunals Issue: Review petition |
Context: The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition filed by the central government.
- The petition sought review of the court’s order which mandated the Enforcement Directorate to furnish grounds of arrest in writing to the accused at the time of arrest.
Review petition:
It is a legal mechanism to ask the court to reconsider its own judgment or order.
- Under Article 137 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power to review any of its judgments or orders.
- A review petition can be filed only on specific grounds. These include:
- Error apparent on the face of the record: This refers to a clear legal mistake evident from the court documents themselves.
- Breach of the principles of natural justice
- Discovery of new and important evidence that could not be presented earlier.
Prelims connect(Institutions in news)
| Enforcement directorate (ED):
● It is India’s primary agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting financial crimes. ● Operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Key functions: ● The ED enforces three main Acts: ➢ The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 ➢ The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 ➢ The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018 ● Investigates financial crimes, trace and seize assets derived from illegal activities, and prosecute offenders in special courts. ● The ED can also attach suspicious assets before trial to prevent them from being transferred or hidden. |
