Should Grounds Of Arrest Be Mandatorily Supplied 'Prior' To Arrest In Every Case? Supreme Court Reserves Orders In Worli Hit & Run Case

'Most inhuman conduct. You did not have the courtesy to send the lady (victim) to hospital', said J Gavai to the accused's counsel.

"Further Incarceration Would Violate Rights Under Article 21": Madras HC Grants Bail To Former DMK Functionary Jaffer Sadiq Arrested By ED

The Madras High Court has granted bail to former DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq and his brother Mohammed Saleem who were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a PMLA case. Considering that the trial was not likely to be completed in the near future, Justice Sunder Mohan opined that further incarceration would violate the rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. Thus, the court was inclined to grant bail on certain conditions to ensure that the duo would be...

Madras High Court Reserves Orders On Pleas Challenging ED Search At TASMAC Headquarters, Verdict Likely On April 23

The Madras High Court has reserved orders on pleas filed by the State Government and the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation challenging the recent searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate on the TASMAC headquarters on March 6 and March 8. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice K Rajasekar reserved the orders today after hearing Senior Advocate Vikas Singh for TASMAC. In the previous hearing itself the court had said that it would reserve the orders but gave a special...

'In Policy Domain' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Guidelines Against Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Transactions

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a petition seeking guidelines from the Court in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution to prevent and penalize fraudulent transactions involving cryptocurrencies.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, being of the view that the prayers made were within the domain of the legislature and the executive. Be that as it may, the bench left it open for the petitioners to make a representation before the appropriate...

Does S.223 BNSS (Hearing Of Accused Pre-Cognizance) Apply To PMLA Cases If Investigation Began Before July 1, 2024? Supreme Court To Decide

The Court orally observed that S.223 BNSS was a substantive provision and can't be regarded as merely procedural.

'Order Taking Cognizance Of PMLA Complaint Quashed' : Supreme Court Grants Bail To Ex-IAS Officer In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The Supreme Court today (April 15) granted bail to former IAS officer Anil Tuteja in a money laundering case arising out of the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, noting that the order of trial court taking cognizance of the money laundering case has been set aside.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan observed that the principles laid down in V. Senthil Balaji v. Deputy Director would apply to the present case, as Tuteja has been under incarceration for about a year and no...

Book Launch: 'The PMLA Evolution – Judgments That Transformed The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act 2002' Authored By Adv. Sunny Punamiya

The launch of the book “The PMLA Evolution – Judgments that Transformed the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002” was a significant and well-attended event held recently in Mumbai. The evening saw the presence of some of the most respected names in the legal fraternity, who came together to celebrate a book that promises to simplify one of the most complex areas of law—money laundering.The book was formally released by four eminent dignitaries:Justice Swatantra Kumar, Retired Judge...

Till Conviction Rate In PMLA Cases Improves, People Will Remain Sceptical About ED Arrests: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

Even though the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is an important weapon to combat money laundering, its abysmally low conviction rates are one of the major reasons for the Supreme Court to grant bail in cases arising from the said act, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said on Sunday.The judge pointed out that from 2014 to 2024, while the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has lodged over 5.3 thousand cases, but the agency has managed to secure convictions only in 40 such cases. "The PMLA is a weapon...

PMLA | Not Mandatory For Court To Conclude That Accused Is Innocent Before Granting Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that for the purpose of granting bail to an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), it is not a mandatory requirement that the Court must arrive at a finding that the petitioner had not committed any offence under the PMLA.Justice N.S. Shekhawat said, "Therefore, this Court has no hesitation to hold that the restrictions, while considering the matter of bail, are required to be construed reasonably. If the Court comes to the...

[Book Launch] "The PMLA Evolution-Judgements That Transformed The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002” By Advocate Sunny Punamiya [5th April]

Lunch of the book "PMLA Evolution: Judgments that Transformed the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002", authored by Advocate Sunny Punamiya is scheduled on April 5th, 2025 at Bombay Gymkhana in the presence of esteemed guests. This landmark work simplifies the highly technical PMLA law and decodes key judicial rulings, especially post the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary decision. Designed for lawyers, students, and curious non-lawyers alike, it bridges the gap between complex...

Book Launch: 'Treatise On PMLA Law & Practice' (2nd Edition) Authored By Akhilesh S. Dubey, Advocate & Solicitor [6th April]

Bharat Law House Pvt Ltd has announced the release of “Treatise on PMLA (Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002) Law & Practice” (Second Edition), authored by Mr. Akhilesh S. Dubey, Advocate & Solicitor (U.K.). The book launch ceremony will be held on Sunday, 6th April 2025, at 10:30 AM at the South Lounge, Ground Floor, Center-1, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.Event Highlights • Chief Guest: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Judge, Supreme Court of India • Guest of Honour: Justice Alok...

BNSS & BSA Grant Discretion To Summon, Examine Witnesses Allowing Trial Courts To Determine How To Proceed In PMLA Cases: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshiya Adhiniyam (BSA) grant discretion in the manner for summoning and examining witnesses, allowing the Trial Court to determine whether to proceed with the PMLA trial or to keep it in abeyance until the predicate offence trial is concluded.A division bench of Justice A.Muhamed Mustaque and Justice P. Krishna Kumar observed that delaying the PMLA trial until the conclusion of the trial in the...