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Know Your Customer (KYC): Regulatory Directions and Implementation

Fema / RBI : RBI's KYC framework mandates customer identification, risk categorization, and ongoing monitoring to combat money laundering and t...

June 10, 2026 624 Views 0 comment Print

ED Can Initiate PMLA Inquiry Without Prior FIR: Kerala HC

Corporate Law : The Court examined whether a predicate FIR is necessary before the ED can act under the PMLA. It held that inquiry proceedings and...

June 8, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

Money Mule Activities in India: Legal Implications and Consequences

Fema / RBI : Individuals who receive or transfer funds on behalf of others may face prosecution under various Indian laws. The article explains...

June 2, 2026 1089 Views 0 comment Print

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 1860 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 444 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 465 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 972 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 4344 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 819 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 948 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SC Grants PMLA Bail as Trial Not Imminent & Continued Detention Unnecessary

Corporate Law : Supreme Court granted bail under the PMLA, noting prolonged custody, documentary evidence, delayed trial, parity with co-accused, ...

July 13, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

SC Sets Aside PMLA Bail Order for Ignoring Section 45 Twin Conditions

Corporate Law : Supreme Court set aside the High Court's PMLA bail order for failure to apply Section 45 twin conditions and remanded the matter f...

July 13, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Women Accused Exempt from PMLA Section 45(1) Twin Conditions for Bail: Karnataka HC

Corporate Law : Karnataka HC refused to cancel bail, holding that the Section 45(1) PMLA proviso exempts women from the twin conditions, subject t...

July 10, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

PMLA Bail Plea Gets Strict ‘First Hour-Second Hour’ Timeline with Parity Consideration: Orissa HC

Income Tax : Orissa HC permitted surrender and directed same-day bail consideration under a strict first hour-second hour timeline, applying pa...

July 10, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

Article 21 Overrides PMLA Section 45 After 275-Day Pre-Trial Detention: Karnataka HC

Corporate Law : Karnataka HC granted PMLA bail after 275 days’ custody, holding Article 21 prevailed where trial had not progressed and delay wa...

July 9, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Home First Finance Allowed Aadhaar Authentication Under PMLA

Corporate Law : The Centre has permitted Home First Finance Company India Ltd. to perform Aadhaar authentication under Section 11A of the PMLA aft...

July 1, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Allows Aadhaar Authentication for NBFCs Due to PMLA Compliance Needs

Corporate Law : The Finance Ministry has permitted seven reporting entities to conduct Aadhaar authentication under Section 11A of the PMLA. The n...

May 21, 2026 1092 Views 0 comment Print

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 942 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 1062 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 4296 Views 0 comment Print


Clash of Jurisdiction: Analysing the IBBI-PMLA Conundrum

May 17, 2024 1215 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 1530 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 1104 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 690 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 1464 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 2142 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 1836 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 2862 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 2022 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 582 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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