Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Journalist Rana Ayyub's Request In Money Laundering Case
NDTV
In her writ petition, Rana Ayyub has sought quashing of the proceedings initiated by the ED in Ghaziabad citing lack of jurisdiction as the alleged offence of money laundering occurred in Mumbai.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear the petition of journalist Rana Ayyub challenging the summons issued to her by a special PMLA court in Ghaziabad in a money laundering case lodged against her by the Enforcement Directorate.
A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha agreed to hear the plea on January 23, after advocate Vrinda Grover, appearing for Rana Ayyub, urged the court for urgent listing.
Ms Grover said the summons has been issued by the special court in Ghaziabad against Rana Ayyub for January 27 and therefore the matter be listed urgently.
In her writ petition, Rana Ayyub has sought quashing of the proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate in Ghaziabad citing lack of jurisdiction as the alleged offence of money laundering occurred in Mumbai.
