ArticleIndia's Anti-Corruption Laws (June 03, 2016) (Video Content)India's Anti-Corruption Laws (June 03, 2016) (Video Content).IndiaCriminal LawNishith Desai Associates
ArticleAmendments To The PMLA Made By The Finance Act, 2019The Finance Act, 2019 has brought about certain amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (‘PMLA').IndiaGovernment, Public SectorAZB & Partners
VideoInterplay Between Tax Laws, PMLA & IBC (Video)s we have seen that of late PMLA IBC has evolved like anything, though tax law was always there and we always heard about various judgments and precedents.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorShraff Legal Advocates
ArticleFEMA NDI Amendment Rules Notified: Press Note 2 Of 2026, In Relation To Investments From Countries Sharing Land Borders With India, Now OperationalArgus Partners presents its office locations and legal disclaimer, outlining the Bar Council of India's restrictions on advocate solicitation and advertising. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawArgus Partners
ArticleFlow Chart Briefly Explaining The Process Of Attachment Of Benami Property And Its Adjudication Under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016Attachment, adjudication & confiscation under benami transactions (prohibition) amendment act, 2016.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleWhite-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Newsletter – May 2025Welcome to the latest edition of DSK Legal's White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Newsletter, where we analyze key legal developments shaping financial crime, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance. IndiaCriminal LawDSK Legal
ArticleEasing Of FDI Restrictions For Investments From Land-Bordering CountriesThe Government of India has approved relaxations to the foreign direct investment ("FDI") regime applicable to investments from countries sharing a land border with India.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorBTG Advaya
ArticleSC Upholds Constitutionality Of Provisions Of Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002By an Order dated July 27, 2022, the Supreme Court (‘SC') in the case of Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of India, upheld the constitutional validity of various provisions...IndiaGovernment, Public SectorAZB & Partners
ArticleProperties Attached As ‘Proceeds Of Crime' Under PMLA Cannot Be Part Of A Resolution Plan Under IBCThe National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (‘NCLAT') has on July 2, 2019 held that the properties of a corporate debtor which are attached by the Director of Enforcement.IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringAZB & Partners
ArticleRBI Notifies Reserve Bank Of India (Commercial Banks – Know Your Customer) Amendment Directions, 2025The Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") by way of Notification No. RBI/2025-26/166 dated 29.12.2025 notified the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Know Your Customer) Amendment Directions, 2025 ("KYC Amendment Directions") to amend the Reserve Bank of India Directions, 2025.IndiaFinance and BankingSagus Legal
ArticleDelhi High Court Held That Power Of ED Under Section 17 Of PMLA Extend To Any Person In Possession Of Proceeds Of Crime Or Related RecordsThe High Court of Delhi through its judgment dated 21.11.2025 in Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement v. Amlendu Pandey (D)...IndiaGovernment, Public SectorSagus Legal
ArticleHigh Court Of Karnataka Held That Mortgaged Properties Are Not Proceeds Of Crime Under PMLA And Cannot Be Attached By The Enforcement DirectorateThe High Court of Karnataka, through its judgment dated 17.10.2025 in Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement v. Asadullah Khan & Ors. , held that properties mortgaged to a bank as security for loans cannot be attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 ("PMLA").IndiaGovernment, Public SectorSagus Legal
ArticleDelhi High Court Held That Ancestral Or Inherited Property Can Be Attached As Equivalent Value Under PMLAThe High Court of Delhi, through its judgment dated 16.02.2026 in Arun Suri v. Directorate of Enforcement, held that ancestral or inherited property can be attached as "equivalent value" under Section 2(1)(u) of the PMLA where the actual proceeds of crime are not traceable.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorSagus Legal
ArticleFreezing Of Bank Account On Mere Suspicion Cannot Sustain — "Reasons To Believe" Under PMLA Cannot Be A Mere FormalityThe Court observed that the PMLA provides for separate events and acts of seizure, freezing, retention, continuation and confirmation and each event has its own statutory requirements. These terms are not interchangeable. IndiaGovernment, Public SectorVaish Associates Advocates
ArticlePunishment For Offenses Under AML Of India (Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002 [PMLA])In certain cases, the offences under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 are punishable with rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years. IndiaGovernment, Public SectorVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleValidity Of Section 45 Of The PMLA: Effect Of Pendency Of SLP In The Supreme Court Of IndiaIn this case of Madanlal Manekchand Jain Vs. State of Gujarat and Ors. [Criminal Misc. Application (For Regular Bail) No. 22552 of 2015], the validity of Section 45 of the PML Act...IndiaGovernment, Public SectorVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleOnline Gaming Not All Fun And GamesThe government has redoubled its efforts to bring online gaming platforms within the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). This follows concerns about unaccounted for funds...IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPhoenix Legal
ArticlePower Of Enforcement Directorate To Attach Any Other Property As 'Value Equivalent'In the recent case of Francis Chakkalamathaom Peter, the Hon'ble Appellate Tribunal under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (‘PMLA Tribunal') has held that in the absence...IndiaCriminal LawLakshmikumaran & Sridharan
ArticleAmendment To FPI RegulationsSEBI has amended the SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulations, 2019 to make it in line with the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and the rules thereunder.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorStratage Law
ArticleStatus Quo For Mauritius Based FPIs - No Need To PanicOn 21 February 2020, FATF issued a list of ‘jurisdictions under increased monitoring', popularly known as the ‘grey list' and to the dismay of several foreign portfolio investors, Mauritius ended up featuring in this list ...IndiaGovernment, Public SectorKhaitan & Co.