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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
TopicPrevention of Money Laundering Act

Topic: Prevention of Money Laundering Act

‘Lakshman Rekha’ for lawyers: Telangana HC rules advocate-client privilege no shield for money laundering

The court dismissed a plea to quash an ED case, saying that the independence of the bar does not translate into immunity from investigation for possession of proceeds of crime.

After Mamata stunt in Bengal, ED faces Jharkhand chapter as cops gherao its Ranchi office

Ranchi police have booked two ED officers including an assistant director on complaint by former govt employee being probed by agency. ED officers have moved HC seeking quashing of FIR.

How Bengaluru court poked gaping holes in ED case against Congress MLA, alleged online betting kingpin

Veerendra was granted bail last week. ED had arrested him in August 2025, and alleged it had unearthed money laundering worth Rs 2,300 crore.

ED attaches Rs 7.4-cr worth properties belonging to firms ‘linked’ to former AAP minister Satyendar Jain

ED had initiated money laundering probe on basis of a CBI FIR which accused Jain of acquiring disproportionate assets during his time as a minister in Delhi.

ED raids Empuraan co-producer’s chit fund firm to probe alleged FEMA violations worth Rs 1,000 cr

The agency is also 'examining' multiple cases of cheating & forgery filed against the Chennai-based firm by various state police forces, it is learnt.

What happens to assets, cash seized by ED? A pre-poll promise by Modi sets off debate

Modi said ‘Rs 3,000 cr seized by ED will be returned to poor’ if BJP wins LS polls. ThePrint speaks to experts to find out if govt can give away assets seized by ED under PMLA.

‘Loyal citizen’: Geelani’s granddaughter, Shabir Shah’s daughter distance themselves from separatism

The two women have also said they are not affiliated to any organisation that is against the sovereignty of the Union of India.

ED arrests 5 ‘key’ PFI members, already in custody in NIA case, to probe money laundering

The five were aware of processes & activities connected with proceeds of crime & were arrested under PMLA, ED informs court. Gets custody for six days.

‘Alert, not alarmed,’ says SC after Modi govt & ED caution against pleas challenging PMLA judgment

Last year, SC upheld provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Law officers argue a 3-judge bench cannot revisit ruling by a similar bench. Case to be heard on 24 November.

‘Rigged’ games, billions in play, and 2 partners from Bhilai — ED probe in Mahadev online betting case

Policeman, 2 hawala operators arrested. IPS officers, officials linked to Chhattisgarh CMO under lens. Raids at locations including premises of CM Baghel’s political adviser Vinod Verma.

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How West Asia crisis can play out for PM Modi and BJP in Assembly polls

While the Russia-Ukraine war saw the BJP projecting PM Modi as a ‘vishwaguru’ who could end international conflicts, the party has made a nuanced shift in its electoral strategy vis-à-vis the West Asia war.

Foreign investors dump record $12 bn India stocks in March on war

Soaring energy costs have hurt oil-importing Asian peers, but the scale of outflows from India points to already bearish global sentiment.

India developing lethal autonomous weapon systems, database of citizens’ crime risk—House Panel report

Report on impact of AI emergence—drawing upon depositions from several ministries—confirms that the developments come in the absence of AI laws or considerations over them.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.