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How Organized Crime Undermines Economic and Internal Security

Corporate Law : Organized crime disrupts fair competition by introducing illegal goods and laundering illicit funds. The analysis highlights its d...

April 29, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

Bail Standards Under PMLA: Analyzing Arvind Kejriwal & Hemant Soren Precedents

Corporate Law : This examines whether recent rulings have strengthened or softened bail standards under PMLA. The key takeaway is that courts are ...

April 27, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

Double Jeopardy Does Not Bar PMLA Prosecution: SC Clarifies ‘Same Offence’ Test

Fema / RBI : Courts have held that money laundering is a distinct offence from the predicate crime. Parallel prosecutions under PMLA do not vio...

March 2, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

ED Seeks Bail Cancellation in WinZO PMLA Case Despite Statutory Exemption for Women

Corporate Law : The High Court will examine whether bail granted under the Section 45 proviso for women can be cancelled absent perversity or misu...

February 24, 2026 2421 Views 0 comment Print

Money Laundering In India: A Contemporary Judicial Analysis With Socio-Legal Implications

Corporate Law : The case analysis explores whether India’s anti-money laundering framework is effective despite comprehensive legislation. Court...

January 21, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print


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FIU-IND Signs MoUs with SEBI & PFRDA to Strengthen AML Framework

Finance : The agreements introduce structured protocols for intelligence sharing and monitoring compliance under PMLA. The ruling highlights...

April 17, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

FIU-IND Fines Bybit ₹9.27 Crore for PMLA Violations

Corporate Law : FIU-IND imposed a ₹9.27 crore penalty on Bybit for violating PMLA compliance. The platform operated without registration, leadin...

February 2, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

ED directs officers to not to question after office hours Under PMLA

Corporate Law : Bombay High Court directs Enforcement Directorate to regulate statement recording hours under PMLA, emphasizing same-day examinati...

October 31, 2024 4164 Views 0 comment Print

ED Conducts PMLA Search Operations Against Excise Department Officers

Corporate Law : Read about the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) search operations under PMLA at 14 locations in Haryana and Punjab, uncovering ca...

July 13, 2024 744 Views 0 comment Print

FATF adopts Mutual Evaluation Report of India

Finance : Discover India exceptional performance in the FATF Mutual Evaluation 2023-24, placing it in the 'regular follow-up' category and b...

June 29, 2024 744 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Shell Companies as Front: Tribunal Upholds Benami Attachment of 143 Properties in ₹75 Cr Layering Case

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...

April 20, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

No Retrospective Laundering: Tribunal Quashes Bulk PMLA Attachments, Retains Only Rs 25 Cr as Proceeds of Crime

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...

April 20, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

Equivalent Value Doctrine Affirmed: Tribunal Upholds Attachment Even for Pre-Offence Properties under PMLA

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...

April 20, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Benami Web Exposed: Tribunal Upholds Attachments in Rs 80+ Cr Layered Accommodation Entry Case

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...

April 20, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

Equivalent Value Attachment Valid: Tribunal Upholds PMLA Action in DJB ₹38 Cr Scam Case

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether property not directly linked to crime could be attached. The Tribunal held that attachment of equivalent val...

April 20, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


PFRDA Updates KYC/AML Guidelines for NRI & OCI NPS Accounts

Corporate Law : NRIs and OCIs can now digitally onboard to NPS with relaxed physical presence requirements, while ensuring stringent KYC, anti-fra...

December 2, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

KYC Uploads via KRAs Deemed Valid under PMLA: Finance Ministry Clarifies

Finance : Ministry of Finance streamlines PMLA KYC rules for SEBI-defined intermediaries, allowing CKYCRR uploads, updates, and retrieval to...

October 16, 2025 822 Views 0 comment Print

54 Special Public Prosecutors Appointed for PMLA Cases

Corporate Law : The Ministry of Finance has appointed 53 Special Public Prosecutors to handle cases on behalf of the Directorate of Enforcement un...

September 4, 2025 3753 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Ministry Amends Money Laundering Act Jurisdictions Across Multiple States

Corporate Law : The Ministry of Finance has designated the Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge, North Goa, to handle PMLA cases across ...

July 11, 2025 1302 Views 0 comment Print

Chhattisgarh PMLA Court Jurisdiction amended

Corporate Law : Jurisdiction for PMLA cases in Chhattisgarh updated to the VI Additional Sessions Court, Raipur, covering the entire state....

May 23, 2025 927 Views 0 comment Print


Aadhaar Authentication Allowed for INDmoney Under PMLA

September 10, 2024 564 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance permits INDmoney Pvt. Ltd. to use Aadhaar authentication for compliance with privacy and security standards under the PMLA and Aadhaar Act.

Amendment to PMLA Court Notification for Uttarakhand

September 10, 2024 570 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance amends PMLA court notification, adding 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dehradun, under Section 43 of the PMLA for Uttarakhand.

Kerala: New PMLA Special Courts Designated in August 2024

August 19, 2024 1209 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance designates new special courts in Kerala for PMLA cases, updating jurisdiction for various districts in the state as of August 19, 2024.

J&K&L HC Quashes Money Laundering Case Against Farooq Abdullah

August 16, 2024 570 Views 0 comment Print

J&K&L High Court quashes money laundering case against Farooq Abdullah, citing absence of a scheduled offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

IRDAI Updates KYC Rules for Insurers as per PMLA guidelines

August 12, 2024 2493 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI circular on 12th August 2024 updates KYC requirements for insurers, reflecting amendments in the Prevention of Money-Laundering Rules.

Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Amendment Rules, 2024

July 19, 2024 5439 Views 0 comment Print

Latest updates to the Prevention of Money-laundering Rules, 2024, focusing on KYC processes, client verification, and record maintenance.

ED Conducts PMLA Search Operations Against Excise Department Officers

July 13, 2024 744 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) search operations under PMLA at 14 locations in Haryana and Punjab, uncovering cash, incriminating documents, and assets worth crores linked to fraudulent tax practices.

Using crypto-currencies for money laundering

July 2, 2024 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how cryptocurrencies are used for money laundering, the challenges faced by law enforcement, and the global regulatory responses, with a focus on India.

PMLA, 2002: ED can Prosecute Violations of Sections 3 & 4 Based on Predicate Offense

June 30, 2024 711 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of Pirtpal Singh vs Directorate of Enforcement case by Punjab and Haryana HC, regarding PMLA prosecution based on predicate offenses.

FATF adopts Mutual Evaluation Report of India

June 29, 2024 744 Views 0 comment Print

Discover India exceptional performance in the FATF Mutual Evaluation 2023-24, placing it in the ‘regular follow-up’ category and boosting its financial integrity globally.

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