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The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002

Special Court to release the property

In force From 01 Jul 2005 Act 15 of 2003 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 15 of 2003 Ministry Finance Enacted 17 Jan 2003 In force 01 Jul 2005 Instruments 1

Section 58A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with special Court to release the property. Where on closure of the criminal case or conclusion of a trial in a criminal court outside India under the corresponding law of any other country, such court finds that the offence of money-laundering has not taken place or the property in India is not involved in money-laundering, the Special Court The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.

1[58A. Special Court to release the property.--Where on closure of the criminal case or conclusion of a trial in a criminal court outside India under the corresponding law of any other country, such court finds that the offence of money-laundering has not taken place or the property in India is not involved in money-laundering, the Special Court may, on an application moved by the concerned person or the Director, after notice to the other party, order release of such property to the person entitled to receive it.]

Section 58A, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 58A

What does Section 58A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?

Section 58A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Special Court to release the property". [58A. Special Court to release the property.--Where on closure of the criminal case or conclusion of a trial in a criminal court outside India under the corresponding law of any other country, such court finds that the offence of money-laundering has not taken place or the property in India is not i

How do I find court cases under Section 58A 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 58A, section 58A Pmla, section 58A 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 58A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Notification appointing Director of Enforcement (2005).

When did Section 58A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?

Section 58A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 58A, 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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