Right to be heard before cognisance of charges under BNSS applicable under PMLA: SC
The Supreme Court ruled that the right of an accused to be heard before charges are acknowledged under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is applicable under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This decision emphasizes the importance of a fair trial as enshrined in the Constitution. The court stated that any cognisance taken without allowing the accused to be heard is void from the beginning.
- ▪The Supreme Court affirmed that the right to be heard under BNSS applies to cases under PMLA.
- ▪The ruling came after an appeal from an accused charged under PMLA who was not heard before charges were acknowledged.
- ▪The court emphasized that the right to a fair trial is fundamental and cannot be disregarded.
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Right to be heard before cognisance of charges under BNSS applicable under PMLA: SCThe Supreme Court said the right of an accused to a fair trial, whose liberty is at stake, cannot be dispensed withPublished on: May 22, 2026 12:41 PM ISTBy Abraham ThomasShare viaCopy link The right of an accused to be heard before cognisance of charges against them under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is also applicable under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Supreme Court has held, citing fair trial enshrined under the Constitution’s Article 21.The Supreme Court noted a better right has been conferred under the BNSS.
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