Mains Answer Writing - 10 Nov, 2026

GS2

Indian Polity

15 marks

Investigative agencies play an important role in combating economic crimes, but their powers must remain subject to constitutional safeguards. Discuss the concerns surrounding their functioning and suggest measures to ensure accountability.

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Connect investigative powers with constitutional rights, federalism and the rule of law.
PMLA, 2002; Articles 14 and 21; Pankaj Bansal (2023); ED's dependence on a scheduled offence for money-laundering proceedings.
Do not assume that the ED can independently investigate every criminal offence or that all its powers are unconstitutional.

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