Money Laundering - scheduled offences - cognizance of offence - ...

March 21, 2024

Case Laws     Money Laundering     HC

Money Laundering - scheduled offences - cognizance of offence - The High court concluded that the allegations did not meet the necessary elements to constitute an offence under Section 3 of the PMLA. There was no prima facie evidence to suggest the petitioner knowingly facilitated the transfer of proceeds of the crime. The court emphasized that intent is crucial for constituting an offence under the PMLA, and such intent was not established against the petitioner. - The court quashed the proceedings against the petitioner, accused No. 7, stating that continuing the criminal proceedings would be an abuse of the process of law.

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