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ED Withdraws Liquor Scam Search Warrants
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- ED withdrew search authorization against businessman Vikram Ravindran.
- Madras High Court closed petitions challenging ED proceedings.
- Seized documents from film producer Akash Baskaran were returned.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the Madras High Court on Thursday that it has withdrawn the authorization for searches concerning businessman Vikram Ravindran, linked to the TASMAC liquor scam. This development led the high court's bench to close two petitions initiated by Ravindran, which challenged the ED's investigative proceedings against him.
In parallel, the ED also confirmed to the court that all documents and materials seized from the premises of film producer Akash Baskaran have been returned. This action was taken in compliance with the court's prior directives concerning Baskaran's challenge to the searches.
Further complicating matters for the ED, an appeal against an interim order that stayed all proceedings against a petitioner was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Madras High Court has now directed parties to complete their pleadings, scheduling the final hearing for January 2026.
