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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


PFRDA Updates KYC/AML Guidelines for NRI & OCI NPS Accounts

December 2, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

NRIs and OCIs can now digitally onboard to NPS with relaxed physical presence requirements, while ensuring stringent KYC, anti-fraud, and geo-tagging measures.

Bail application in fake GST firm rejected as twin condition u/s. 45 of PMLA not fulfilled

November 25, 2025 798 Views 0 comment Print

Jharkhand High Court held that bail application in the case of fake firms for passing on ineligible ITC by issuing fake GST bills not granted since twin conditions of Section 45 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 [PMLA] not fulfilled.

FIU-IND had not justified imposing ₹10,000 per suspicious transaction for delay: SAFEMA

November 20, 2025 444 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal affirms major penalties for widespread delays and non-reporting of NTRs, STRs, and CBWTRs. Held that systemic AML lapses cannot be excused by technical issues; strict compliance is mandatory.

Tribunal Upholds FD Attachment: Deep Shareholding Links Justify Treating Assets as Proceeds of Crime

November 20, 2025 363 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that even without direct fund transfer, deep financial and management integration justified tagging the deposits as value of proceeds of crime. The attachment was sustained as the company formed part of the same economic group.

PMLA Attachment Upheld for Supplying Cheaper Water Instead of Rail Neer

November 20, 2025 402 Views 0 comment Print

The Court upheld provisional attachment of Rs. 1.35 crore, finding the Appellant supplied cheaper PDW while claiming reimbursement at Rail Neer rates. The loss to the government and breach of mandatory supply obligations justified the action.

ED’s Freezing Orders Quashed for Non-Compliance with PMLA Safeguards

November 17, 2025 1848 Views 0 comment Print

The case examines whether bank-account freezing orders can stand without meeting mandatory requirements under Section 20 before invoking Section 8. The Court held that failure to follow the statutory scheme vitiated the confirmation orders. The key takeaway is that procedural lapses render downstream PMLA actions legally unsustainable.

SC Safeguards CAs: No PMLA Charge for Routine Form 15CB Certification

November 15, 2025 4308 Views 0 comment Print

SC ruled that providing a Form 15CB certificate is a tax-compliance function, not a criminal act. Without proof of knowing assistance, CAs cannot be dragged into PMLA proceedings.

SC Protects CA: Issuing Form 15CB Not Abetment of Money Laundering

November 12, 2025 3435 Views 0 comment Print

The Court found no grounds to interfere with the Madras High Court’s decision dated 08.08.2024 and dismissed all pending applications, affirming judicial consistency.

SC Orders Restoration of Attached Properties to Resolution Applicant Under IBC–PMLA Overlap

November 9, 2025 903 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court partially set aside the Enforcement Directorate’s attachment order, restoring properties to the resolution applicant for the benefit of genuine homebuyers while maintaining attachment over 11 identified units linked to alleged proceeds of crime.

Sanction Not Required for PMLA Prosecution of Public Servant When Act Not in Official Duty: Rajasthan HC

November 7, 2025 753 Views 0 comment Print

High Court ruled against petitioner, stating that offense of possessing significant cash and a gold bar is outside protection afforded by Section 218 of BNSS. Ruling affirms lower court’s order taking cognizance under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

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