Recovery by income tax department prior to conclusion of trial under PMLA is erroneous in law

ACIT Vs State (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that application of income tax department for release of FDR towards tax liability not entertained until conclusion of trial under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 [PMLA] since PMLA has an overriding effect over the provisions of Income Tax Act. Facts- Petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been filed on behalf of the Petitioner/Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax (ACIT), to challenge the Order dated 05.02.2018 of learned Special Judge (PC Act), CBI-05, New Delhi, dismissing the Application under Secti...