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PMLA Cannot Be Invoked Solely On The Basis Of Unexplained Assets, Holds Allahabad High Court

PMLA Cannot Be Invoked Solely On The Basis Of Unexplained Assets, Holds Allahabad HC

Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes

The Allahabad High Court, in the case of Sanjay Kumar @ Sanjay Dhiman v. Directorate of Enforcement, Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 38900 of 2025, delivered a significant ruling under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”), reiterating a legal principle which asserts that assets derived from unknown or unexplained sources cannot, merely on […]

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Understanding the Role of ECIRs in Money Laundering Investigations

Money laundering is a complex and insidious crime that undermines the integrity of financial systems worldwide. To effectively combat this threat, authorities like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India utilize specialized legal tools such as the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR). The ECIR plays a crucial role in money laundering investigations under the Prevention of