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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 288 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


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 210 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 684 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


Professionals are now covered under the purview of PMLA Act, 2002

May 13, 2023 3819 Views 0 comment Print

Stay compliant! The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 now covers professionals. Understand the recent amendments, reporting entity obligations, KYC requirements, and implications for practicing Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost and Management Accountants. Get insights into the onus on directors, partners, trustees, and nominee shareholders. Be aware of the changed landscape and ensure diligent compliance.

All about Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002

May 10, 2023 13560 Views 0 comment Print

Money laundering is illegal process of concealing origins of money obtained illegally by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions.

Order attaching accounts u/s 5 of PML Act unsustainable as passed without recording reasons

May 10, 2023 864 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh High Court held that department cannot pass order under section 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PML Act) without recording of proper reasons. Accordingly, the order attaching the accounts is set aside.

Implication of inclusion of practicing CA, CS & CWA under PML Act, 2002

May 10, 2023 10959 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of the inclusion of practicing professionals like CAs, CSs, and CWAs under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Understand the increased responsibilities, verification requirements, and reporting obligations for these professionals.

Under PMLA It is immaterial whether acquittal was on merit or compromise

May 9, 2023 3057 Views 0 comment Print

Manturi Shashi Kumar Vs Director (Telangana High Court) Facts in the present appeal lie within a narrow As already noted above, appellant No.1 was an accused in the criminal case for offences which are considered as predicate offences under PMLA. In view thereof, a case was registered under PMLA following which the properties mentioned above […]

PMLA to include formation agents, arrangements, providing address, agents, nominee shareholder

May 9, 2023 20646 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government’s Notification on Further Activities Considered as Money-Laundering under Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the activities that are considered as money-laundering under sub-clause (vi) of clause (sa) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002. The notification specifies that certain activities, […]

Recent Changes in PMLA Regulations for CAs, CSs, and CMAs

May 7, 2023 3174 Views 0 comment Print

. One of the most significant changes is the requirement for CAs, CSs, and CMAs to report suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) within 15 days of identifying them, up from the previous requirement of 7 days. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in a penalty of up to Rs. 10 lakh.

India’s PMLA Act amended to bring professionals under its ambit

May 5, 2023 5172 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the recent amendments to Indias Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) expanding its scope to include professionals like Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost and Works Accountants. Learn about the implications, compliance requirements, and the government’s efforts to strengthen the legal framework against money laundering and financing of terrorism in India.

Practicing Professionals in Ambit of PMLA

May 5, 2023 2037 Views 0 comment Print

the Finance Ministry has brought in practicing CS, CA, CMA carrying out financial transactions on behalf of their clients into the ambit of the money laundering law.

Practicing Professionals are Now Under PMLA Ambit

May 5, 2023 10812 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of the latest PMLA notification, bringing practicing professionals in CA, CS, and CMA under its purview for financial transactions on behalf of clients. Stay informed to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

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