Section 44(1)(c) of PMLA, 2002 applies only after jurisdictional court took cognizance of scheduled offence

Amit Chandole Vs Directorate of Enforcement (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court held that that the stage which has been contemplated under Section 44(1)(c) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 [PMLA, 2002] will be after the jurisdictional Court has taken cognizance of the scheduled offences. Facts- The impugned Order dated 18th July 2022 has been passed by the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in application filed by Prosecution For Directorate Of Enforcement for committal of the said proceedings before the PMLA Special Court at Mumbai. Notably, the Additional Chief Metropo...