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Punjab and Haryana High Court held that non-conveying of grounds of arrest in writing is not sufficient compliance of the provisions of Section 19 of the PMLA and Article 22 of the Constitution of India. Accordingly, arrest of the present petitioner illegal and cannot be sustained.
Delhi High Court held that writ petition filed is not maintainable as per provisions of section 26 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) an appeal is to be filed before the Appellate Tribunal against any Order passed by the Adjudicating Authority.
Explore critical study of money laundering, its regulatory framework, challenges, and role of emerging technologies. Learn how public awareness and education can help combat this financial crime.
Delhi High Court rejected granting of bail on medical ground stating that he applicant is not suffering from any life threatening condition or sickness or infirmity which involves danger to his life and for which treatment cannot be provided to the applicant in jail.
Assessee was denied travel permission as it was a case related to arrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA Act) on 115 crores money laundering Case and assessee was seeking permission to travel abroad was allegedly to undergo, “Prophylactic Laser Retinopexy which was widely available in India, therefore, there was no ground to consider the prayer for travel abroad of assessee.
Delhi High Court held that the department after issuance of summons couldn’t arrest the respondent/accused unless warrants were issued by the Special Court on requisite grounds. The exercise of power of arrest by the department was totally unjustifiable. Accordingly, bail granted.
Delhi High Court granted the bail to the petitioner (Chartered Accountant) under Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2022 based on the plea of the petitioner that he has acted on the basis of information and records provided by his client.
Delhi High Court held that on account of lack of facts and material particulars, the relief as sought by the petitioner not granted. Concluded that if material facts are suppressed or distorted, the very functioning of writ courts and exercise would become impossible.
Ministry of Finance has made significant amendments to Prevention of Money Laundering Rules in 2023. Learn about changes and their implications.
Delhi High Court upheld the remand order passed by Sessions Court, in the money laundering case registered against Vivo, concluding that Section 19 of PMLA was duly complied with and thereafter the accused persons were remanded to the custody of Directorate of Enforcement.
