Decision to be by majority
Section 38 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with decision to be by majority. If the Members of a Bench consisting of two Members differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the [Chairman] who shall either hear the point or points himself or refer the case for hearing on such point or points by [third Memb The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.
If the Members of a Bench consisting of two Members differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the 1[Chairman] who shall either hear the point or points himself or refer the case for hearing on such point or points by 2[third Member] of the Appellate Tribunal and such point or points shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of the Members of the Appellate Tribunal who have heard the case, including those who first heard it.
Section 38, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).
Questions about Section 38
What does Section 38 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?
Section 38 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Decision to be by majority". If the Members of a Bench consisting of two Members differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the [Chairman] who shall either hear the point or points himself or refer the case for hearing on such point or points by [third Memb
How do I find court cases under Section 38 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 38, section 38 Pmla, section 38 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.
When did Section 38 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?
Section 38 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 38, 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.
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