Supreme Court of India

Vijay Madanlal Choudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

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Bench A. M. Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and C. T. Ravikumar JJ.
Decided 27 July 2022

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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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