Plea to review PMLA verdict: SC to hear review plea in open court, decision taken by bench headed by CJI 

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has decided to hear in open court a review petition against the judgement which upheld the core amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The hearing on the petition filed by Congress leader Karti Chidambaram will take place on Thursday. The decision was taken by the bench chaired by Chief Justice NV Ramana.

The PMLA verdict delivered by the bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and CT Ravikumar had given sovereign powers to the Enforcement Directorate. Chief Justice NV Ramana became a part of the bench following the retirement of Justice Khanwilkar.