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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 20, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Strikes a Balance Between Liberty & Law: Upholds Arrest Legality but Grants Bail
The Supreme Court reevaluates arrest norms and grants bail, affirming constitutional rights amid legal complexities.
Sep 20, 20246 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, 20243 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 9, 20244 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 8, 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, 20243 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 7, 20246 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.
Sep 4, 202412 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, 202410 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 17, 20246 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.
Aug 3, 20242 min read
Government Revises Prevention of Money-Laundering Rules to Enforce Stringent KYC Updates by Reporting Entities
New KYC rule amendments enhance client identity verification and streamline updates.
Jul 25, 20243 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 17, 20247 min read
FIU-IND: Safeguarding Financial Integrity through PMLA Compliance and Global Cooperation
Explore FIU-IND's role in upholding AML standards and fostering global ties in financial security.
Jul 8, 202410 min read
The Tilting Scale: Weighing the Burdens of the ED & the Accused in Bail Proceedings Under PMLA – An Analysis
Explore how PMLA bail rules skew the scales against the accused, demanding proof of innocence early on.
Jul 5, 202410 min read
Scrutiny of Bail Procedures in the Arvind Kejriwal Case
Delhi HC reviews bail standards under PMLA in a landmark ruling, highlighting procedural adherence and legal scrutiny
Jul 3, 20244 min read
Allahabad HC Refuses Bail to Udhaw Singh in Money Laundering Case
AHC denies Udhaw Singh bail, finding prima facie proof of money laundering despite his claims.
Jun 8, 20243 min read
The FEOA, 2018: A New Frontier in India’s Economic Defense Mechanism
The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (‘FEOA’) represents a pivotal shift in India’s approach to combating economic crimes,...
Jun 2, 20247 min read
PMLA Charges Persist Despite Approver Status in Predicate Offence: Bail Granted Due to Lack of Mens Rea and Procedural Compliance
Delhi HC grants bail in PMLA case, noting lack of direct involvement and mens rea.
May 20, 20244 min read
P & H High Court Rules Revision Petitions Maintainable Against Property Confiscation Orders Under PMLA
Punjab & Haryana High Court affirms revision rights under s. 8(7) of the PMLA, enabling challenges to property confiscation decisions.
May 9, 20243 min read