The Madras High Court said prima facie it appeared that by issuing the summons, ED was trying to identify the proceeds of a crime that it could then build a case around.
“If they are so concerned, then why no action in BJP ruled states like UP, Maharashtra that have hundreds of cases of illegal mining?" the Tamil Nadu government's counsel argued before the Madras High Court today.
Noida Police has booked 18 accused in the Mahadev App case under the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act.
The Court did not address any possibility of whether the ₹338 crore in question was paid to Sisodia as a bribe or if he is in possession (actual or constructive) of such amount.
The Supreme Court recently issued a notice in a case which raises the issues whether a property acquired before the alleged act of scheduled offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering.