Former Law Minister Kapil Sibal , in an interview, says the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was part of an international obligation to deal with terror and narcotics financing. But the Narendra Modi government has broadened the ambit of the law and that allows ‘misuse’. Edited excerpts:
Your recent statement that “after 50 years of practice you don’t see much hope in the Supreme Court” courted controversy. Many from the legal fraternity attacked you for lowering the majesty of the court.
I don’t need to add anything. If one listens to the speech carefully, one will understand the context. I don’t wish to make any further comment on that issue at all.
