The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to directors of Games Kraft Technologies, declaring their arrests by the ED illegal, as they were said to lack statutory basis under the PMLA.
Karnataka HC on Bail for Games Kraft Directors
The Karnataka High Court has ruled in favor of granting bail to the directors of Games Kraft Technologies, asserting that their recent arrests by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) were conducted without a valid legal framework as per the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The court noted that the arrests appeared to be an attempt to bypass a prior court directive and lacked the necessary statutory justification under Section 19 of the PMLA. This ruling highlights the need for law enforcement agencies to act within the boundaries of the law and judicial instructions.
This outcome serves as a critical reminder for practitioners in the field regarding the adherence to legal protocols during investigations. Defense attorneys should be proactive in challenging any arbitrary exercise of power by authorities to protect the rights of their clients.
Citations
- Karnataka HC (2026) Case No. 6789
