Module: General Practice
Q90: Consider the procedural powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the constitutional safeguards for the accused as clarified by 2025-2026 jurisprudence. Which of the following statements are correct?
Statements recorded by ED officers under Section 50 of the PMLA are admissible as evidence in court because ED officers are not considered "Police Officers" under the Evidence Act.
According to the Pankaj Bansal judgment, a verbal communication of the grounds of arrest is sufficient under Section 19; providing a written copy to the accused is optional.
Under Section 24, the burden of proof is reversed (the accused must prove innocence), but the Supreme Court (Sarla Gupta case) has ruled that the accused is entitled to access "un-relied documents" to ensure a fair trial.
According to the Pankaj Bansal judgment, a verbal communication of the grounds of arrest is sufficient under Section 19; providing a written copy to the accused is optional.
Under Section 24, the burden of proof is reversed (the accused must prove innocence), but the Supreme Court (Sarla Gupta case) has ruled that the accused is entitled to access "un-relied documents" to ensure a fair trial.
✅ Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is Option B. Section 50 statements are admissible.
The accused has a right to un-relied documents.
Written grounds of arrest are mandatory (Pankaj Bansal), making statement 2 incorrect.
ED powers are a hot topic in the IIBF AML KYC Exam 2026.
The accused has a right to un-relied documents.
Written grounds of arrest are mandatory (Pankaj Bansal), making statement 2 incorrect.
ED powers are a hot topic in the IIBF AML KYC Exam 2026.