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Delhi High Court Expands Scope of Money Laundering Law

3/17/2026

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The Delhi High Court ruled Prevention of Money Laundering Act applies to proceeds of crime even if the offence occurred before enactment.
The ruling says ongoing possession or use of such funds constitutes money laundering.
It overturned a ruling that limited PMLA to initial illicit acts.
The case involved funds linked to a cheating matter used to buy property in Vasant Vihar, attached by Enforcement Directorate as proceeds of crime.

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Story summary

The Delhi High Court ruled Prevention of Money Laundering Act applies to proceeds of crime even if the offence occurred before enactment.
The ruling says ongoing possession or use of such funds constitutes money laundering.
It overturned a ruling that limited PMLA to initial illicit acts.
The case involved funds linked to a cheating matter used to buy property in Vasant Vihar, attached by Enforcement Directorate as proceeds of crime.