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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 291 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 2424 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 213 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 687 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


Return Seized Property if PMLA Probe Exceeds 365 Days with No Proceedings: Delhi HC

February 4, 2024 1572 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Delhi High Court’s landmark judgment on property seizure by ED, emphasizing the lapse if the PMLA investigation extends beyond 365 days without resulting in proceedings.

Delhi HC Quashes ED Prosecution on Accused Acquittal/Discharge in Predicate Offense

February 2, 2024 2352 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court judgment on quashing ED complaint (CC no.01/2011) under PMLA against Jeevan Kumar after his acquittal in the predicate offence. Legal analysis and implications.

Conspiracy being issue of fact can be proved/ disproved only during trial: Delhi HC

January 23, 2024 1293 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court in IAS Anil Tuteja alleged to be engaged in movement of unaccounted cash through different channels with regard to various sectors in the state of Chhattisgarh held that conspiracy is an issue of fact which can be proved or disproved only during trial.

Govt Allows Aadhaar Authentication for Reporting Entities under Money-laundering Act

January 16, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Read the latest notification by the Ministry of Finance, allowing specific reporting entities to use Aadhaar authentication for compliance with privacy standards under the Money-laundering Act.

Analysing Bail Jurisprudence under PMLA: Unravelling Problematic Twin Conditions

January 6, 2024 2796 Views 0 comment Print

Explore complexities of PMLA bail conditions, their impact on accused, and constitutional concerns. A comprehensive analysis sheds light on legal developments.

Outside treatment allowed due to lack of appropriate medical facilities in Delhi prison

January 2, 2024 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that as the medical facilities available at jail dispensary not adequate for medical treatment of the applicant, the applicant is allowed to get required physiotherapy treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi.

Custody of accused was not illegal as production warrant was issued for the said accused on the same date of hearing

January 2, 2024 2964 Views 0 comment Print

When the accused was not produced before a Court on the date of hearing and no production warrant was issued for the said accused on the same date of hearing but was issued subsequently, the custody of the accused would not be in continuum and for the break period, it might be illegal.

Act of informing grounds of arrest to person arrested is due compliance of section 19 of PMLA

December 28, 2023 753 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that action of informing the person arrested about the grounds of arrest is sufficient compliance of Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

Arrest illegal due to pervasive breach caused to mandatory provisions

December 23, 2023 717 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab and Haryana High Court held that petitioner ordered to be released from judicial custody due to pervasive breach caused to the mandatory provisions of Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Arrest declared to be illegal.

House Arrest Period Counts in Custody Calculation for PMLA Accused Bail: Bombay HC

December 20, 2023 603 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court grants bail to PMLA accused, considering house arrest period. Detailed analysis of the judgment and its impact on custody calculations.

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