Authority: Court No. 25 (High Court)

Order Date: 20 July 2026

Case Overview

  • petitioner: Karnani Resources LLP; respondents: Directorate of Enforcement & others (respondent nos. 1‑4) and respondent No.5 (occupant of the premises).
  • The petitioner sought a direction for respondents 1‑4 to desist from obstructing the vacation of the demised premises and to ensure delivery of vacant, peaceful possession to respondent No.5, who would then hand it over to the petitioner.
  • Respondent No.5 claimed police deployment prevented immediate vacating, but expressed readiness to hand over possession once the petitioner arranges leasing or utilization.
  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported an email dated 2 July 2026 stating that it had conducted proceedings under Section 17 of the PMLA, 2002 at the office premises of Indian PAC Consulting Pvt. Ltd. on 8 January 2026, resulting in no seizure due to external interference.
  • The ED expressed no objection to vacating the premises and removal of furniture/fixtures, subject to compliance with the Supreme Court order dated 15 January 2026 in Writ Petition (Criminal) 16 of 2026.
  • Respondent No.3 also submitted a report indicating no objection to vacating, conditioned on compliance with the same Supreme Court order.
  • The Supreme Court order of 15 January 2026 directed preservation of CCTV cameras and other storage devices containing footage of both premises searched on 8 January 2026; respondent No.3 confirmed compliance.
  • After considering submissions and the Supreme Court order, the Court directed respondent No.5 to hand over peaceful, vacant possession of the premises to the petitioner within a week from the date of this order.
  • Upon taking possession, the petitioner is free to utilize the premises in accordance with law.

Final Outcome

  • Respondent No.5 must deliver vacant, peaceful possession of the premises to Karnani Resources LLP within one week.
  • The petitioner may thereafter lease or otherwise use the premises as permitted by law.
  • Urgent photostat certified copies of this order shall be supplied to parties upon compliance with necessary formalities.

Topics: Court Order, Property Possession, PMLA Enforcement