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Dec 16, 20244 min read
Delhi High Court: Fund Collection Alone Does Not Constitute Proceeds of Crime, Grants Bail
Delhi High Court grants bail under PMLA, ruling that fund collection without links to a scheduled offence isn't proceeds of crime.
Dec 5, 202412 min read
Elevating Justice: The Imperative Role & Challenges of Special Courts in Economic Offences Prosecution
Special Courts expedite justice in economic offences, addressing complex financial crimes with expertise while navigating systemic challenge
Dec 2, 20247 min read
Economic Offences under IPC: Challenges and Legal Evolution
Economic offences in India challenge traditional laws like the IPC, requiring modern frameworks to tackle evolving financial crimes.
Nov 30, 20245 min read
Jail is the Exception: Delhi High Court Reaffirms Article 21 in Granting Bail Under PMLA
The Delhi HC grants bail under PMLA, stressing a. 21 rights and balancing stringent bail conditions with trial delays and liberty concerns.
Nov 16, 20244 min read
Intersection of CrPC, BNSS & PMLA: Supreme Court Reaffirms Sanction Requirements for Public Servants in PMLA Prosecutions
The SC reinforces procedural safeguards under CrPC for PMLA cases, ensuring sanctions for public servants align with official duties.
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Supreme Court Grants Bail in PMLA Case Due to Absence of Scheduled Offence
The Supreme Court granted bail in a PMLA case, citing the absence of a scheduled offence at the time of filing the complaint or chargesheet.
Oct 3, 20245 min read
Tribunal Upholds Strict Penalties for Non-Compliance in AML Reporting, Emphasizing Zero Tolerance for Delayed or Missed CTRs Under PMLA
The Tribunal upheld stringent penalties for a bank's failure to report cash transactions under PMLA, reinforcing strict AML compliance.
Sep 23, 20244 min read
Scope of Asset Freezing: Tribunal Upholds ED’s Authority Under PMLA in RAP Events Case
Tribunal upholds ED's freezing of accounts under PMLA, affirming a strict approach to proceeds of crime in financial investigations.
Sep 20, 20244 min read
PMLA v. CrPC: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of ED's Summons Under PMLA Over CrPC Safeguards
SC affirms ED's powers under PMLA exceed CrPC limits, ensuring robust scrutiny without regional or gender constraints.
Sep 9, 20243 min read
What Makes a Case for Bail: Supreme Court on Ongoing Investigations, Prolonged Incarceration, and the Tenets of Article 21
Examining how prolonged incarceration, ongoing investigations, and constitutional rights shape the grant of bail under PMLA cases.
Sep 9, 20244 min read
Madras HC: Money Laundering Covers All Activities Involving Proceeds of Crime
Madras HC confirms, even without possession, any dealings with crime proceeds constitute money laundering under PMLA.
Sep 8, 20243 min read
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Cooperative Society Fraud, Emphasizing Judicial Scrutiny in Economic Offences
The Supreme Court's decision underscores the need for strict scrutiny in granting bail for economic offences affecting public interest.
Sep 7, 20243 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Interpretation of Special Treatment for Women under the PMLA
Exploring the Supreme Court's nuanced stance on anticipatory bail within the SC/ST Act through pivotal rulings.
Sep 7, 20246 min read
Breaking the Chains of Prolonged Detention: Supreme Court Reaffirms Bail Rights in Economic Offences
The SC reaffirms bail principles under the PMLA, ensuring fair treatment in cases involving economic offences and personal liberty.
Sep 4, 202412 min read
Is the ED’s Era on the Brink of Collapse?
Exploring recent shifts in PMLA bail conditions, as courts revisit established jurisprudence impacting liberty rights.
Aug 17, 202410 min read
From a Trump Card to a Trumped Card: PMLA – A Law Adrift from its Original Purpose
Explore how the PMLA, once a key legal tool, now risks misuse and overreach, deviating from its core anti-money laundering aims.
Aug 17, 20246 min read
Breaking the ‘Snake & Ladder’ Cycle: Supreme Court Upholds Right to Speedy Trial, Grants Bail Amid Prolonged Incarceration in PMLA Cases
Supreme Court grants bail, emphasises right to speedy trial in PMLA case, marking a judicial shift.
Aug 3, 20242 min read
SAFEMA Clarifies the Extent of Its Powers: Only the Special Court Holds Authority to Release Property
SAFEMA Tribunal confirms only the Special Court can release property under s. 8 of the PMLA.
Jul 17, 20247 min read
Arvind Kejriwal v. ED: Supreme Court Mandates Judicial Review of ED Arrests under PMLA
SC affirms the need for judicial review of PMLA arrests, emphasizing fairness and evidence-based scrutiny.
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Kerala High Court Asserts That Only Properties Connected to 'Proceeds of Crime' Can Be Attached Under PMLA
Kerala HC rules property must be crime proceeds to attach under PMLA.