2022 (3) TMI 1600 - HC - Money Laundering

Concept of forum conveniens - appropriate forum - Money Laundering - provisional attachment order - petition has been filed by an entity which is based in Bhopal - HELD THAT - The provisional attachment order is also passed in Indore and the properties are situated in Bhopal / Madhya Pradesh. Reliance placed in the case of AASMA MOHAMMED FAROOQ AND ANR. VERSUS UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. 2018 (12) TMI 443 - DELHI HIGH COURT where it was held that in the case in hand if an order is passed by the Appellate Authority it shall be the Bombay High Court which shall have the jurisdiction for both i.e. the person aggrieved and the Central Government against the order is passed by the Appellate Authority. Therefore it shall be the Bombay High Court and accordingly this Court is of the view that it should not entertain the present writ petition. The present petition and application are closed granting liberty to the petitioner to approach a Court which is forum conveniens.

Summary

The High Court of Delhi allowed CM Appl. 10601/2022, with the application disposed of. The petition sought writs to quash an order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The court closed the petition, citing precedent, and granted liberty to approach a more appropriate court.