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Let's Talk Criminal Law
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Adv. Sunny Punamiya
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
Enforcement Directorate [ED]
Section 2
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Proceeds of Crime: Definition under Section 2(1)(u) of Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The term "proceeds of crime" is a crucial element of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in India. This article will break down the meaning of this term, examine its scope, and explore its implications.
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Ruling in the Padmanabhan Kishor’s case in context of “proceeds of crime”
The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a significant question: can a bribe-giver be held liable for money laundering under the...
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Expanding on "Proceeds of Crime": A Deeper Look at the Parvez Ahmed Case
The Parvez Ahmed Versus Directorate of Enforcement case provides an excellent opportunity to examine the complexities of "proceeds of crime"
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Section 3
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Explanation of – Definition of Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Explanation of – Definition of Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
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Karnataka High Court Examines Enforcement Directorate's PMLA Actions Against Former MUDA Commissioner
This briefing note summarizes a significant order passed by the High Court of Karnataka on January 27, 2025, in the case of Dr. Natesha D.B. v. Directorate of Enforcement.
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Hon’ble Supreme Court rejects the Quashing Petition filed by Actor Jacqueline Fernandez.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India upheld the order of Hon’ble Delhi High Court while rejecting the Petition filed by Actor to quash the proceedings under PMLA in a case linked to Suresh Chandrashekhar’s
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Section 5
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Provisional Attachment of Property Under Section 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act¹
Section 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 empowers authorities to provisionally attach property suspected of being involved
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Attachment Under PMLA Ceases After 180 Days: Bombay High Court Holds Supreme Court COVID Limitation Orders Do Not Extend PAO Validity
Bombay HC ruled that PMLA provisional attachment orders expire after 180 days, unaffected by COVID-19 limitation extensions. Adjudication proceedings remain valid.
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Property Purchased Before Scheduled Offence Cannot Be Treated as Proceeds of Crime: Bombay Hon’ble High Court Quashes PMLA Proceedings Against Accused
Explore how the Bombay High Court quashed PMLA proceedings, emphasizing that property bought before the scheduled offence isn't proceeds of crime.
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Here's How Section 5 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Can Be Applied in a Real Case-Law Example
In this blog, we will walk through an example of how Section 5 of the PMLA is invoked in practice, while ensuring we keep the identities of the parties involved anonymous.
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Section 19 Case Study
Arrest Memo in “GAMEKRAFT” Case Quashed
Discover the intricate details of the ECIR in "Gamekraft" case quashed by the Karnataka High Court. Learn how ECIR proceedings were challenged and overturned.
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Section 8
Detailed Briefing Note: Shiv Charan v. Adjudicating Authority (PMLA)
This case addresses the conflict between the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC, 2016), specifically Section 32A, and the attachment of assets by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA, 2002).
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