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Mere Reproduction of Statutory Language Does Not Constitute “Reason to Believe” Under PMLA; Writ Maintainable Despite Alternate Remedy Karnataka High Court

Mere Reproduction of Statutory Language Does Not Constitute “Reason to Believe” Under PMLA: Karnataka HC

Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes, Legal Updates & News

In Jayamma v. Directorate of Enforcement, 2026:KHC:25829, the Karnataka High Court set aside a provisional attachment order issued under Section 5(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”), holding that mere reproduction of the statutory language contained in the Second Proviso to Section 5(1) cannot substitute the mandatory requirement of recording an independent […]

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Power of Blocking of Websites and Available Recourse In India

Section 69A of the Information technology, Act 2000 (“IT Act”) empowers the Central Government and its authorised officers to issue directions to the intermediaries/ internet service providers for blocking access to any website in India, if the authorised officer is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient to do so in the interest of: a)