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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


Latest News


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 207 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 681 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


Clash of Jurisdiction: Analysing the IBBI-PMLA Conundrum

May 17, 2024 1053 Views 0 comment Print

Analyzing the clash between India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and their impact on asset resolution.

No PMLA Proceedings After Predicate Offence Acquittal: Delhi HC

May 9, 2024 1356 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Delhi High Court’s judgment upholding the release of attached properties after acquittal in the predicate offence. Full text included.

Kerala HC Mandates Uniform Bail Conditions for Money Laundering Case Accused

May 9, 2024 780 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court mandates uniform bail conditions for accused in a money laundering case. No prior sanction needed for travel abroad. Full text judgment included.

Section 45 of PMLA Act does not bar application of Section 205 Cr.P.C.

May 5, 2024 621 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Lalita Mohan Das Vs. Assistant Director case at Orissa High Court regarding the applicability of PMLA Act Section 45 and Section 205 Cr.P.C. in granting exemption from personal appearance.

ECIR falls outside purview of High court’s inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C

April 19, 2024 1257 Views 0 comment Print

In Pawan Insaa Vs Directorate of Enforcement, Punjab and Haryana High Court rules ECIR cannot be quashed, citing legal precedents. Read the full judgment here.

Unveiling the Connection: Electoral Bonds as a Gateway to Money Laundering in India

April 13, 2024 1968 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the nexus between Electoral Bonds and money laundering in India, exploring legislative challenges, compliance requirements, and recent developments.

Section 50(2) of PMLA empowers to summons any connected person during investigation: Allahabad HC

April 10, 2024 1758 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court held that provisions of section 50(2) of PMLA Act empowers Directorate of Enforcement to summon any person whose attendance he considers necessary whether to give evidence or to produce any records during the course of any investigation/ proceeding.

Registration of Reporting Entity on ICSI-PMLA Portal as Per AML & CFT Guidelines

April 9, 2024 2511 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about ICSI’s registration requirements on the PMLA Portal for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance.

Delhi Grants Bail to PMLA Accused Due to Lack of Incriminating Evidence & Non-Arrest of Co-Accused

April 3, 2024 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Delhi High Court’s ruling in Sanjay Jain bail case, considering factors like non-arrest of co-accused, completion of investigation, and absence of incriminating evidence. Precedents cited and conditions for bail discussed.

IBC Authority Inappropriate for Revocation of Attachment under PMLA: NCLT

April 3, 2024 534 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Chennai rules IBC not right for ED attachment revocation in Nathella Sampath Jewelry case. Detailed analysis of jurisdictional issues.

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