Release: 2023/11/11 20:15 Reading: 596
In a recent development in the cryptocurrency space, the Supreme Court (SC) refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed to seek regulations and a framework of guidelines for cryptocurrency trading in India.
After considering the petitioner's plea, the Supreme Court bench, led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), stated that the requested reliefs are better suited for legislative action. Recognizing the nature of the petition, Justices JD Pardiwala and Manoj Misra disposed of the plea.
According to a report, the Supreme Court mentioned that although the petitioner filed a PIL, seeking regulations and a framework of cryptocurrency and its trading, the ultimate goal is to secure bail.
It is worth mentioning that the petitioner, Manu Prashant Wig, is currently in custody with the Delhi Police due to his involvement in a cryptocurrency case. He has been accused by the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police in 2020 for allegedly enticing individuals and persuading them to invest in cryptocurrencies, promising higher returns.
Meanwhile, Wig served as one of the directors of Blue Fox Motion Picture Limited, and encouraged individuals to invest. Subsequently, the victims reported this to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Delhi. The 133 investors or victims, who had invested their money, alleged that they were deceived by Wig and filed a case.
Manu Prashant, the petitioner, is seeking relief from judicial custody due to the PIL demand for regulations and framework for crypto trading in India.
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Despite the rejection of the PIL by the Top Court, the bench allowed the petitioner, Manu, who is currently incarcerated, to pursue legal remedies and seek intervention from relevant authorities.
During the court hearing, a bench led by CJI Chandrachud advised the petitioner to approach a different court to seek bail. Moreover, the court expressed its concern about the need for regulations on cryptocurrency trading, stating that the guidelines for the crypto framework are inclined towards legislative action. The court clarified that, under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, it is not authorized to issue any directives regarding this matter.
Meanwhile, the position of crypto trading in India is a debatable topic, as there are no standard rules, guidelines, or specific frameworks to deal with cryptocurrencies. Crypto trading is legal in India, but there are no additional guidelines to settle any disputes or issues among traders. Due to this instability in the functioning, crypto trading is a matter of risk in the nation.
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