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Post-Complaint PMLA Searches Upheld by Uttarakhand HCFeatured
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Post-Complaint PMLA Searches Upheld by Uttarakhand HC

Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that searches under Section 17 of the PMLA after filing of prosecution complaint do not amount to 'evergreening' of investigation, affirming validity of post-filing evidence collection.

Oct 30, 2026Read more →
PMLA Attachment Quashed for Lack of Crime NexusFeatured
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PMLA Attachment Quashed for Lack of Crime Nexus

Bombay HC set aside ₹25 crore PMLA attachment, ruling no proven link between disputed transactions and proceeds of crime. Lawful business receipts cannot be treated as tainted without credible evidence.

Oct 29, 2026Read more →
ED Can’t Hold PMLA Property Beyond 180 Days Without ApprovalFeatured
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ED Can’t Hold PMLA Property Beyond 180 Days Without Approval

Bombay HC ruled ED cannot retain seized property beyond 180 days under PMLA without prior approval from adjudicating authority. Unapproved retention is illegal, and authorities must return seized items or seek timely extension.

Oct 29, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Upholds 7-Year Term in 2020 Delhi Riots Homicide CaseFeatured
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Delhi HC Upholds 7-Year Term in 2020 Delhi Riots Homicide Case

Delhi High Court confirms seven-year sentence for five men convicted of culpable homicide in a 2020 riots-related death, affirming evidentiary proof of active participation beyond mere presence.

Oct 28, 2026Read more →
RBI Enforces Updates to UN Anti-Terrorism Sanctions ListFeatured
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RBI Enforces Updates to UN Anti-Terrorism Sanctions List

Banks and NBFCs must freeze assets of three newly amended entries in the UNSC 1267/1989 ISIL & Al-Qaida sanctions list under Section 51A of UAPA. The RBI notification ensures compliance with global counter-terrorism obligations.

Oct 27, 2026Read more →
SEBI-ED Nexus in Financial Investigations: 31 FAQs ReleasedFeatured
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SEBI-ED Nexus in Financial Investigations: 31 FAQs Released

SEBI and ED coordination in financial crime probes intensifies, with authorities releasing 31 FAQs on mutual investigations, PMLA linkages, and legal defences.

Oct 25, 2026Read more →
RBI Implements UAPA Updates on Terror ListFeatured
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RBI Implements UAPA Updates on Terror List

The RBI has directed financial entities to implement amendments to India's anti-terror financing framework under Section 51A of UAPA, following updates to the UNSC 1267/1989 sanctions list.

Oct 25, 2026Read more →
Uttarakhand HC: Post-Complaint Searches Valid Under PMLAFeatured
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Uttarakhand HC: Post-Complaint Searches Valid Under PMLA

The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld the validity of investigations under Section 17 of the PMLA after filing of a prosecution complaint, rejecting the argument that such action amounts to 'evergreening' of probe.

Oct 24, 2026Read more →
SC Stays Probe Against Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL CaseFeatured
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SC Stays Probe Against Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL Case

Supreme Court stays investigation against Pinarayi Vijayan in the CMRL-Exalogic case for one week, allowing him to challenge FIR registration at Kerala HC.

Oct 22, 2026Read more →
Supreme Court slams Chhattisgarh HC on criminal law basicsFeatured
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Supreme Court slams Chhattisgarh HC on criminal law basics

SC reprimands Chhattisgarh HC for misapplying criminal law in reducing murder conviction to culpable homicide.

Oct 15, 2026Read more →
Supreme Court Hears Pleas Over Detention of CJP ProtestersFeatured
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Supreme Court Hears Pleas Over Detention of CJP Protesters

The Supreme Court convened a special Sunday hearing to address the detention of activists and lawyers protesting near Jantar Mantar. Several senior advocates deposed on the excessive police response, including allegations of unlawful detentions and violence against legal professionals.

Oct 11, 2026Read more →
₹300 Crore Fake GST Invoices: Bombay HC Denies BailFeatured
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₹300 Crore Fake GST Invoices: Bombay HC Denies Bail

Bombay HC rejects anticipatory bail for father and son in ₹300 crore fake GST invoicing case linked to dummy firms.

Oct 10, 2026Read more →
GST Council Enforces Zero Tolerance for Fake ITC FraudFeatured
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GST Council Enforces Zero Tolerance for Fake ITC Fraud

The GST Council announced zero tolerance for fake ITC fraudsters using AI-driven, high-risk profiling tools to detect and prevent fraudulent claims.

Oct 9, 2026Read more →
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