No PMLA Proceedings After Predicate Offence Acquittal: Delhi HC

Directorate of Enforcement Vs Akhilesh Singh & Ors (Delhi High Court) The Directorate of Enforcement filed a petition against an order passed by the Special Judge regarding the discharge of respondents accused of offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case originated from FIR No. 21/2017 filed by the Jharkhand police against the respondents under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Subsequently, the Directorate of Enforcement initiated criminal proceedings under the PMLA against the respondents based on the same offenses. However, the respondents wer...