Cognizance of offences
Section 64 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with cognizance of offences. No court shall take cognizance of any offence under section 62 or sub-section (1) of section 63 except with the previous sanction of the Central Government. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.
(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under section 62 or sub-section (1) of section 63 except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.
(2) The Central Government shall, by an order, either give sanction or refuse to give sanction within ninety days of the receipt of the request in this behalf.
Section 64, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 64
What does Section 64 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?
Section 64 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Cognizance of offences". No court shall take cognizance of any offence under section 62 or sub-section (1) of section 63 except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.
How do I find court cases under Section 64 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 64, section 64 Pmla, section 64 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 64 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 62 (Punishment for vexatious search), section 63 (Punishment for false information or failure to give information, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 64 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?
Section 64 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 64, 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
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- 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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