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Vijay Madanlal Choudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
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Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – s.2(1), Clause (na) – Expression “proceedings” therein – Held: The expression “proceedings” occurring in Clause (na) of s.2(1) is contextual and is required to be given expansive meaning to include inquiry procedure followed by the Authorities of ED, the Adjudicating Authority, and the Special Court. Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – s.2(1), Clause (na) –Expression “investigation” therein – Held: The expression “investigation” in Clause (na) of s.2(1) does not limit itself to the matter of investigation concerning the offence under the Act…
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