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Topic: PMLA

ED secured convictions in 4.6% cases in last 5 years, 28% went to trial, Rajya Sabha told

Randeep Surjewala, in response to whose question the data was provided, said this shows Centre was misusing ED. An ED officer attributed low conviction rate to 'long legal process'.

Kejriwal to Chidambaram, how SC order on PMLA sanctions has opened door for challenges

P. Chidambaram, Arvind Kejriwal have cited the SC order from 6 November in Delhi HC to challenge trial court taking cognisance of charges brought against them by ED.

ED raids 17 locations in Jharkhand, West Bengal in illegal Bangladeshi infiltration case

In September, the agency filed a PMLA case to probe alleged infiltration and trafficking of Bangladeshi women into Jharkhand, leading to the generation of slush funds.

CM Siddaramaiah to appear before Karnataka Lokayukta on 6 Nov in MUDA case

Haveri: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he has been summoned by the Mysore Lokayukta regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). On...

‘Can appeal acquittal in predicate offence’. How Madras HC ruling in Lottery King’s case empowers ED

It quashed a lower court order accepting TN police's closure report in a 2012 cheating case against Santiago Martin based on which ED had started its anti-money laundering probe.

Delhi court grants bail to AAP leader Satyendra Jain, cites ‘delay in justice’

While giving the order, the court noted that Jain had been in jail for over 18 months & that the trial may be a long time away.

‘Order isn’t available!’ Incomplete record of HC proceedings in ex-DGP’s case lands SC in fix

Given on 21 August, the order had quashed money-laundering charges against former Tamil Nadu top cop. SC now faces dilemma—how to restore high court order when nothing is on record.

Punjab & Haryana HC clamps down on ED’s powers, says no arrests under PMLA without scheduled offence

In July, ED arrested Congress MLA Surender Panwar on charges of illegal mining & EPA violations. The HC quashed his arrest Monday, saying these are not scheduled offences under PMLA.

How ED uses publicly available info to identify money laundering, tactic behind 50% PMLA cases in 5 yrs

Apart from social media posts, news reports & other open sources have also contributed massively to ED’s attempt to curb rerouting of illicit money over the last five years.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.