# The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002, Section 24: Burden of proof

- Act: The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003)
- In force from: 2005-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pmla/section/24/

## Text

1[24. Burden of proof.--In any proceeding relating to proceeds of crime under this Act,-- (a) in the case of a person charged with the offence of money-laundering under section 3, the Authority or Court shall, unless the contrary is proved, presume that such proceeds of crime are involved in money-laundering; and (b) in the case of any other person the Authority or Court, may presume that such proceeds of crime are involved in money-laundering.]

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