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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 285 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


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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 207 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 204 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 681 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


Double Jeopardy Does Not Bar PMLA Prosecution: SC Clarifies ‘Same Offence’ Test

March 2, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

Courts have held that money laundering is a distinct offence from the predicate crime. Parallel prosecutions under PMLA do not violate Article 20(2) unless there is identity of the same offence.

ED Seeks Bail Cancellation in WinZO PMLA Case Despite Statutory Exemption for Women

February 24, 2026 2421 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court will examine whether bail granted under the Section 45 proviso for women can be cancelled absent perversity or misuse of liberty.

Calcutta HC Denies Bail in Alleged Shell Company Fund Diversion Case Under Section 45 PMLA

February 15, 2026 582 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court denied bail, holding that serious allegations of loan diversion through shell entities were supported by bank records and witness statements. The petitioner failed to satisfy the twin conditions under Section 45 of the PMLA.

Attachment Under PMLA Cannot Be Quashed in Writ When Statutory Process Is Underway

February 12, 2026 837 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court set aside the Single Judge’s order quashing a provisional attachment, holding that the matter had become academic after confirmation under Section 8(3) of the PMLA. The Court emphasized that parties must pursue statutory appellate remedies.

Karnataka HC Seeks Salary Data Before Interim Relief in PMLA Account Freeze Case

February 2, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

The Court considered a request to permit limited operation of a frozen account for salary payments. It deferred interim relief and directed disclosure of employee details for respondent’s verification.

Money Laundering In India: A Contemporary Judicial Analysis With Socio-Legal Implications

January 21, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

The case analysis explores whether India’s anti-money laundering framework is effective despite comprehensive legislation. Courts have adopted a tougher stance, but enforcement gaps and evolving methods dilute deterrence. The key takeaway is the need for stronger implementation and regulatory coordination.

Bail Granted as Woman Accused Exempt from Twin Conditions Under PMLA

January 11, 2026 636 Views 0 comment Print

The Court examined whether the stringent twin conditions for bail under the PMLA applied to a woman accused in a money laundering case. Holding that the statutory proviso applied, the Court granted bail, emphasizing delayed proceedings and completed investigation.

NCLT-Approved Settlement Not Overrides PMLA Attachments or Prosecutions: Bombay HC

January 11, 2026 2538 Views 0 comment Print

The Court noted NCLT approval of a settlement scheme but held that existing attachment orders under PMLA would continue unless modified by competent authorities.

Mandate of section 19 of PMLA duly complied hence arrest not vitiated

January 10, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that the mandate laid down under Section 19 of the PMLA has been complied with by the arresting officer in effecting arrest of the petitioner. Accordingly, arrest cannot be said to be vitiated for non-compliance of the same. Thus, writ petition is dismissed.

Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention Violates Article 21 Even in PMLA Cases: SC

January 7, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court held that extended incarceration without trial commencement breaches the right to life and speedy trial. Statutory bail restrictions cannot justify indefinite custody when proceedings show no real progress.

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