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Ashish Bhalla Vs. Directorate Of Enforcement

  Punjab & Haryana High Court CRWP-2793-2025 (O&M)
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As per case facts, the Petitioner, Ashish Bhalla, challenged his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and subsequent remand orders. He argued that the initial FIR, the basis of ...

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