Bar of suits in civil courts

In force From 01 Jul 2005 Act 15 of 2003 As on 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 67 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with bar of suits in civil courts. No suit shall be brought in any civil court to set aside or modify any proceeding taken or order made under this Act and no prosecution, suit or other proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer of the Government for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.

No suit shall be brought in any civil court to set aside or modify any proceeding taken or order made under this Act and no prosecution, suit or other proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer of the Government for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act.
Section 67, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).

Questions about Section 67

What does Section 67 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?

Section 67 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Bar of suits in civil courts". No suit shall be brought in any civil court to set aside or modify any proceeding taken or order made under this Act and no prosecution, suit or other proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer of the Government for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 67 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 67, section 67 Pmla, section 67 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 67 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?

Section 67 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 67, 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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