Definitions
Section 55 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with definitions. In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "contracting State" means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Central Government with the Government of such country through a treaty or otherwise; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "contracting State" means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Central Government with the Government of such country through a treaty or otherwise;
(b) "identifying" includes establishment of a proof that the property was derived from, or used in the commission of an offence under section 3;
(c) "tracing" means determining the nature, source, disposition, movement, title or ownership of property.
Section 55, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 55
What does Section 55 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?
Section 55 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Definitions". In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "contracting State" means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Central Government with the Government of such country through a treaty or otherwise;
How do I find court cases under Section 55 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 55, section 55 Pmla, section 55 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 55 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Offence of money-laundering), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 55 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?
Section 55 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 55, 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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