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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 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


Lava MD Granted Interim Bail in PMLA Case by Delhi HC on Health Grounds

February 24, 2024 780 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court grants interim bail to Lava Mobile’s MD, Hari Om Rai, on medical grounds in a PMLA case, emphasizing the right to health and treatment.

Delhi HC Quashes NRI businessman’s LOC in Black Money Case

February 24, 2024 2202 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court allows NRI businessman to travel, quashing the LOC opened for investigation under the Black Money Act, setting conditions for compliance.

PMLA Proceedings Dismissal for Some Individuals Doesn’t Automatically Drop Charges for Co-Accused: Delhi HC

February 24, 2024 942 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC upholds PMLA proceedings against co-accused despite dropping charges against some, emphasizing distinct nature of offenses under PMLA and IPC.

FIU-IND: A Central national agency pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and related financial crimes

February 21, 2024 1020 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the role of FIU-IND in global efforts against money laundering. Learn how Financial Intelligence Unit India monitors transactions, reports suspicious activities, and strengthens international collaboration.

Ministry of Finance Notification: Reporting Entities for Aadhaar Authentication

February 20, 2024 855 Views 0 comment Print

Check the latest Ministry of Finance notification (S.O. 810(E)) listing reporting entities for Aadhaar authentication under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act. Stay informed!

Failure to meet PMLA Section 45 conditions: Delhi HC denies Bail

February 19, 2024 1995 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court denies bail to Dalip Jindal in a money laundering case involving the Bankey Behari Group, citing failure to meet PMLA Section 45 conditions.

Fabrication of Form 15CB certificates doesn’t fulfill ingredients of offence of money laundering

February 13, 2024 1155 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that unauthorized outward remittance by forged Form 15CB certificates has not fulfilled the ingredients of the offence of money laundering as there is no “proceeds of crime” being generated from scheduled offence i.e. fabrication of Form 15CB certificates.

Properties covered under approved resolution plan cannot be provisionally attached u/s 5(1) of PMLA

February 10, 2024 1032 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Hyderabad held that provisional order of attachment u/s. 5(1) of the PMLA of the properties of the corporate debtor covered under the approved resolution plan would not wipe of the protection available to such properties u/s. 32A of I&B Code.

Delhi HC Orders Release of Seized Property as ED Investigation Exceeds 365 Days Without Proceedings

February 8, 2024 1374 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that investigation for a period beyond 365 days not resulting in any proceedings relating to any offence under the Act, in terms of Section 8(3) of the PMLA Act, is that such seizure lapses. Thus, property so seized directed to be released.

No Offense of Money Laundering When FIR is Quashed & Unchallenged: Delhi HC

February 4, 2024 774 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Delhi High Court judgment quashing ED complaint in Nayati Healthcare case. Analysis of legal aspects and implications. Read more.

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