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 whic

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