Corporate Law : Organized crime disrupts fair competition by introducing illegal goods and laundering illicit funds. The analysis highlights its d...
Corporate Law : This examines whether recent rulings have strengthened or softened bail standards under PMLA. The key takeaway is that courts are ...
Fema / RBI : Courts have held that money laundering is a distinct offence from the predicate crime. Parallel prosecutions under PMLA do not vio...
Corporate Law : The High Court will examine whether bail granted under the Section 45 proviso for women can be cancelled absent perversity or misu...
Corporate Law : The case analysis explores whether India’s anti-money laundering framework is effective despite comprehensive legislation. Court...
Finance : The agreements introduce structured protocols for intelligence sharing and monitoring compliance under PMLA. The ruling highlights...
Corporate Law : FIU-IND imposed a ₹9.27 crore penalty on Bybit for violating PMLA compliance. The platform operated without registration, leadin...
Corporate Law : Bombay High Court directs Enforcement Directorate to regulate statement recording hours under PMLA, emphasizing same-day examinati...
Corporate Law : Read about the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) search operations under PMLA at 14 locations in Haryana and Punjab, uncovering ca...
Finance : Discover India exceptional performance in the FATF Mutual Evaluation 2023-24, placing it in the 'regular follow-up' category and b...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether property not directly linked to crime could be attached. The Tribunal held that attachment of equivalent val...
Corporate Law : NRIs and OCIs can now digitally onboard to NPS with relaxed physical presence requirements, while ensuring stringent KYC, anti-fra...
Finance : Ministry of Finance streamlines PMLA KYC rules for SEBI-defined intermediaries, allowing CKYCRR uploads, updates, and retrieval to...
Corporate Law : The Ministry of Finance has appointed 53 Special Public Prosecutors to handle cases on behalf of the Directorate of Enforcement un...
Corporate Law : The Ministry of Finance has designated the Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge, North Goa, to handle PMLA cases across ...
Corporate Law : Jurisdiction for PMLA cases in Chhattisgarh updated to the VI Additional Sessions Court, Raipur, covering the entire state....
A comprehensive analysis of the provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 relating to the restoration of attached properties. Explore how the Act balances the powers of the Enforcement Directorate and the rights of third parties.
Understand the key elements of money laundering laws, including definitions, criminalization, reporting obligations, customer due diligence, asset forfeiture, and international cooperation. Explore how countries combat illicit financial activities and protect their financial systems.
Regulation of Virtual Digital Assets in India: Additional Obligations on Service Providers under the purview of PMLA Introduction Cryptocurrencies or virtual currencies are virtual digital assets (VDAs) that exist only in a virtual form and use a technology called blockchain[1]. There is no sector-specific regulatory framework for virtual currencies. To define VDAs, Government introduced new […]
Jharkhand High Court ruled that presumption under Section 24 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act can only be rebutted during trial stage
Recently, the Delhi High Court in the case of Rajiv Chakraborty vs Enforcement Directorate revisited the issue pertaining to the tussle between the Prevention on Money Laundering Act 2002, Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act 2002, and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and emphasized on the need of a coherent and balanced approach while interpreting these statutes.
Revised guidelines on AML/CFT norms to be followed in post offices in respect of National (Small) Savings Schemes
Understand the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of CA/CS/CMA professionals in compliance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Learn about money laundering offenses, reporting entities, verification of client identity, records maintenance, and the powers of the director under PMLA. Stay informed to ensure effective due diligence and compliance in specified transactions.
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body, responsible for setting global standards on anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT). India became Observer at FATF in the year 2006. Since then, India has been working towards full-fledged Membership of FATF.
Kankipati Rajesh vs Adjudicating Authority (Delhi High Court) Delhi High court Frowns on Use of Disconcerting Language in Legal Proceedings by PMLA Adjudication Authorities Recently, the High Court of Delhi issued an order dated 21.04.2023 in the case of W.P.(C) 3109/2023 & CM APPL. 12095/2023, 19827/2023, highlighting the importance of using standard formats and principles […]
Under the amended PMLA, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries & Cost Accountants are covered within the definition of the Reporting Entity. Understand the obligations, verification processes, and confidentiality requirements. Stay compliant with the latest regulations.
