Karnataka High Court halts ED actions against Embassy Group's Virwani after investigation closed.

The Karnataka High Court has stayed all Enforcement Directorate actions against Embassy Group chairman Jitendra Mohandas Virwani in a PMLA case, citing closure of the underlying criminal investigation. The interim order, issued by Justice Mohammad Nawaz, halts proceedings based on an ECIR dated March 25, 2025, following a police 'B' final report closing the predicate offence. The court accepted arguments that PMLA cases cannot proceed without a valid criminal charge, referencing prior rulings. All coercive measures are suspended until the next hearing.