Presumption in inter-connected transactions
Section 23 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with presumption in inter-connected transactions. Where money-laundering involves two or more inter-connected transactions and one or more such transactions is or are proved to be involved in money-laundering, then for the purposes of adjudication or confiscation [under section 8 or for the trial of the money-laundering offence, it shall unless oth The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.
Where money-laundering involves two or more inter-connected transactions and one or more such transactions is or are proved to be involved in money-laundering, then for the purposes of adjudication or confiscation 1[under section 8 or for the trial of the money-laundering offence, it shall unless otherwise proved to the satisfaction of the Adjudicating Authority or the Special Court], be presumed that the remaining transactions from part of such interconnected transactions.
Section 23, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Presumption in inter-connected transactions". Where money-laundering involves two or more inter-connected transactions and one or more such transactions is or are proved to be involved in money-laundering, then for the purposes of adjudication or confiscation [under section 8 or for the trial of the money-laundering offence, it shall unless oth
How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Pmla 23, section 23 Pmla, section 23 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 23 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 8 (Adjudication), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 23 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?
Section 23 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 23, came into force on 01 Jul 2005, having been enacted on 17 Jan 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1773 words
- 8. Adjudication975 words
- 6. Adjudicating Authorities, composition, powers, etc781 words
- 73. Power to make rules704 words
- 17. Search and seizure570 words
- 5. Attachment of property involved in money-laundering570 words
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