Person discharged/ acquitted of scheduled offence there can be no offence of money-laundering as well

S. Jagathrakshakan Vs Deputy Director (Madras High Court) Madras High Court held that if the person is discharged/acquitted of the scheduled offence or the criminal case against him is quashed by the Court of competent jurisdiction, there can be no offence of money-laundering against him. Facts- The Central Crime Branch has filed a closure report on the ground of mistake of fact. Later the Central Crime Branch filed an application before the Judicial Magistrate which was rejected. In an appeal application filed the Additional District and Sessions Judge allowed the CB-CID’s contention and or...