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PMLA/AML: Case-law tracker

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CaseAuthorityIssueFinin2min cruxYearReliance note
Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of IndiaSupreme CourtConstitutional challenges to PMLAThe Court upheld major provisions; subsequent judgments have clarified specific procedural points.2022Check subsequent history before reliance
Pankaj Bansal v. Union of IndiaSupreme CourtGrounds of arrestWritten communication of grounds of arrest was required; current follow-on law should be checked.2023Check subsequent history before reliance
Tarsem Lal v. Directorate of EnforcementSupreme CourtCourt summons and custodyThe Court addressed whether a person appearing on summons needs to seek bail and limits on ED custody without arrest.2024Check subsequent history before reliance
Pavana Dibbur v. Directorate of EnforcementSupreme CourtScheduled offence and conspiracyThe Court examined when conspiracy can constitute the scheduled offence gateway.2023Check subsequent history before reliance
Nikesh Tarachand Shah v. Union of IndiaSupreme CourtTwin bail conditionsEarlier Section 45 conditions were struck down; later amendment and Vijay Madanlal framework govern current position.2017Check subsequent history before reliance
Tofan Singh v. State of Tamil NaduSupreme CourtStatements to investigating officers under NDPSNot a PMLA ruling, but often discussed by analogy; use cautiously and check PMLA-specific jurisprudence.2020Check subsequent history before reliance
Prakash Industries Ltd. v. Directorate of EnforcementDelhi High CourtAttachment and jurisdictionThe High Court examined attachment and proceeds nexus in the case facts.2022Check subsequent history before reliance
Opto Circuit India Ltd. v. Axis BankSupreme CourtFreezing of bank accountsStatutory conditions and procedure for freezing were examined.2021Check subsequent history before reliance

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