Simultaneous trial of distinguishable offence in PMLA and IPC not accepted: Madras HC

M. Venkatesan Vs Directorate of Enforcement (Madras High Court) Madras High Court held that request for simultaneous trial both in PMLA and in predicate offence registered under IPC not accepted since both the offence are distinguishable and not connected with each other. Facts- The case on hand has been instituted u/s. 482 of Cr. PC to direct the Principal Sessions Judge / Special Court for PMLA and CBI cases, Puducherry to conduct simultaneous trial of cases. It is not in dispute that the petitioner is an accused both in the scheduled offence as well as under the provisions of Prevention of ...