Fema / RBI : RBI's KYC framework mandates customer identification, risk categorization, and ongoing monitoring to combat money laundering and t...
Corporate Law : The Court examined whether a predicate FIR is necessary before the ED can act under the PMLA. It held that inquiry proceedings and...
Fema / RBI : Individuals who receive or transfer funds on behalf of others may face prosecution under various Indian laws. The article explains...
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 ...
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...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court granted bail under the PMLA, noting prolonged custody, documentary evidence, delayed trial, parity with co-accused, ...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court set aside the High Court's PMLA bail order for failure to apply Section 45 twin conditions and remanded the matter f...
Corporate Law : Karnataka HC refused to cancel bail, holding that the Section 45(1) PMLA proviso exempts women from the twin conditions, subject t...
Income Tax : Orissa HC permitted surrender and directed same-day bail consideration under a strict first hour-second hour timeline, applying pa...
Corporate Law : Karnataka HC granted PMLA bail after 275 days’ custody, holding Article 21 prevailed where trial had not progressed and delay wa...
Corporate Law : The Centre has permitted Home First Finance Company India Ltd. to perform Aadhaar authentication under Section 11A of the PMLA aft...
Corporate Law : The Finance Ministry has permitted seven reporting entities to conduct Aadhaar authentication under Section 11A of the PMLA. The n...
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...
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.
