We are pleased to share the latest edition of Crime Times, our newsletter that captures significant recent developments in criminal law and enforcement.

This issue highlights several important judicial pronouncements that are shaping the evolving landscape of personal liberty, investigative powers, and procedural safeguards. From the requirement of furnishing written grounds of arrest to crucial clarifications on PMLA summons, warrants, and bank account freezing, the courts have reinforced that constitutional discipline must guide every stage of investigation and prosecution.

You will also find analysis on how emerging investigative tools, such as voice samples, are being interpreted in a manner that balances technological progression with fundamental rights.

We trust that this edition will provide valuable insights into these evolving legal standards and their practical implications.

In this issue:

• Communication and Furnishing Written Grounds of Arrest
• Can PMLA Be Invoked Solely on the Basis of Section 120B IPC (a Scheduled Offence)?
• No Automatic Bail Requirement on Appearance Pursuant to PMLA Summons: Supreme Court
• Non-Bailable Warrants Cannot Be Issued Mechanically for Non‑Compliance with ED Summons
• Direction to Provide Voice Sample Does Not Violate Article 20(3) or the Right to Privacy
• Freezing of Bank Accounts on Mere Suspicion Cannot Be Sustained — “Reasons to Believe” Under PMLA Must Be More Than a Formality

We hope you find this edition insightful, and we welcome your feedback and suggestions to help us continue refining and improving our publication.

For any clarifications, please write to:

Mr. Vijay Pal Dalmia
Senior Partner
[email protected]

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