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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


Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2023

September 4, 2023 6705 Views 0 comment Print

Explore 2023 updates to Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules. Learn how these changes impact trust, control, and reporting.

PMLA: Bail rejected as satisfactory explanation regarding huge fixed assets & cash not furnished

September 2, 2023 720 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court held that as Petitioner failed to furnish satisfactory explanation regarding huge fixed assets and cash available with him, bail application of the Petitioner is rejected.

Evolution of Money Laundering In Real Estate

August 25, 2023 3483 Views 0 comment Print

Money laundering is the process by which money obtained through illegal means, such as drug trafficking, tax evasion, etc., creates a legitimate image through investment or conversion into legal instruments. Money laundering directly or indirectly affects the sector where it took place.

Delhi HC Allows PMLA Accused to Travel for Son’s Admission

August 21, 2023 582 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC grants permission to a PMLA accused to travel to Canada for his son’s university admission. The court weighs family bonds and past conduct.

Registration of TCSPs with FIU-IND: PMLA Reporting Requirements

August 17, 2023 2544 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about new PMLA reporting obligations for Trust and Company Service Providers (TCSPs) notification. Registration with FIU-IND in FINNET 2.0 portal is essential.

SC Dismisses TN Minister’s Plea, Allows ED Interrogation

August 13, 2023 1074 Views 0 comment Print

V. Senthil Balaji Vs State Represented By Deputy Director And Ors (Supreme Court Judgment) In the case of V. Senthil Balaji vs. State Represented By Deputy Director and Others, the Supreme Court of India provided a detailed interpretation and analysis of various legal provisions related to the arrest, custody, and investigation of individuals under the […]

GSTN and PMLA: Framework, Discussions and Impact

August 11, 2023 945 Views 0 comment Print

Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) and its relationship with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Explore the discussions around bringing GSTN under PMLA, its potential impact on businesses, and concerns about its implications on trade and industry.

PMLA case: Bail application of Minister Mohammad Nawab Malik rejected

August 7, 2023 942 Views 0 comment Print

The Applicant, Mohammad Nawab Mohammad Islam Malik, NCP Leader and Minister arrested for committing offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) on 23.02.2023

Bail Application of Manish Sisodia Rejected Under PMLA

August 7, 2023 1065 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rejected the bail application of Sh. Manish Sisodia as twin conditions as provided under Section 45 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) not satisfied.

Rajiv Dhingra Vs Enforcement Directorate: Bail Granted

August 6, 2023 1149 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Punjab & Haryana HC decision, granting bail to Rajiv Rattan Dhingra in the Nature Heights Infra Scam due to the non-violent nature of offence.

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