Oppn expresses 'deep apprehension' over SC upholding PMLA amendments

Expresses hope this 'dangerous verdict is short-lived'

The entire Opposition, except for parties friendly to the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to review its recent order upholding the provisions of the amended Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and wide-ranging powers given to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under this special law.

Expressing ‘deep apprehensions’ about the long-term implications of the order, the Opposition said the judgment will strengthen the hands of a government that ‘indulges in political vendetta’ to target its opponents in a ‘mischievous and malicious manner’ and and expressed hope that this ‘dangerous verdict is short-lived’.

In its order,