AT ruled against Bank's challenge to property attachment under ...

Bank's Prior Mortgage Rights Cannot Override Property Attachment Under PMLA Section 5, Rights Protected Under Section 8(8)

February 20, 2025

Case Laws Money Laundering AT

AT ruled against Bank's challenge to property attachment under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Despite Bank's prior mortgage rights and claim as fraud victim, AT upheld attachment order by Enforcement Directorate under Section 5 of PMLA. Following precedent in JM Financial Asset Reconstruction case, AT determined that mortgage status alone insufficient to override PMLA attachment. Bank's rights remain protected under Section 8(8) of PMLA, allowing pursuit of claims within statutory framework. Property attachment stands valid without affecting underlying title until formal confiscation. Bank retains right to pursue remedies under PMLA provisions. Appeal dismissed with no interference in attachment order.

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AT ruled against Bank's challenge to property attachment under ...

Bank's Prior Mortgage Rights Cannot Override Property Attachment Under PMLA Section 5, Rights Protected Under Section 8(8)

February 20, 2025

Case Laws Money Laundering AT

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