Rana Ayyub, a controversial Indian journalist writing for US media, has called for shifting global attention to media freedom in India as she spoke at a Unesco-sponsored event at the world body.
Advocate Vrinda Grover told the apex court that the Special PMLA court in Ghaziabad has no jurisdiction in the matter as the offence allegedly took place in Navi Mumbai and contributions made to her were directly deposited in a bank account.
Rana has been accused by the ED of trying to cheat common people. The ED has claimed that she illegally acquired funds from the common public.
In her plea, Ayyub claimed that the provisional attachment has expired after the completion of 180 days. However, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) is continuing with proceedings of the probe agency, the plea stated.
In response to Ayyub's tweet, tennis legend Martina Navaratolina said: "So who is next?!? Just awful..." She tagged Rana Ayyub and Twitter on her post.
