No. The Supreme Court in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary held that if the accused is acquitted or the scheduled offense FIR is quashed, PMLA proceedings cannot survive.
Money Laundering Cases
Specialized defense against Enforcement Directorate (ED) actions and PMLA proceedings.
Criminal Law
Specialized defense against Enforcement Directorate (ED) actions and PMLA proceedings.
Proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) carry severe powers of arrest, attachment of property, and stringent twin bail conditions under Section 45 PMLA.
Bail & Trial provides premier criminal defense against Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations. We represent individuals and corporations in ECIR proceedings, property attachment before the Adjudicating Authority, and PMLA Special Court trials.
ED & PMLA Defense Law
Defending against ED summons, property attachment, and PMLA prosecution.
- PMLA Section 45 Bail
- ED Summons & ECIR Defense
- Property Attachment Challenge
Our Expertise
Our Expertise in PMLA Defense
Navigating the complex interplay between predicate offenses and money laundering.
ED Summons & Pre-Arrest Relief
Guiding clients through ED Section 50 summons and investigation.
- Legal representation during ED interrogation
- Challenging coercive ED actions in High Court
- PMLA bail before Special Court & High Court
Provisional Attachment Defense
Challenging ED orders seizing houses, bank accounts, and corporate assets.
- Defending before PMLA Adjudicating Authority
- Appeals before PMLA Appellate Tribunal (New Delhi)
- Proving assets are untainted by crime
Dispute Resolution
Handling Money Laundering Claims
Multi-tiered defense against Enforcement Directorate enforcement.
Option 01
Section 45 PMLA Bail Motion
Argued before Special PMLA Courts and High Courts.
Option 02
Appellate Tribunal Appeals
Filing statutory appeals against asset attachment orders before Appellate Tribunal.
Option 03
High Court Writs (Article 226)
Filing writ petitions challenging illegal ECIRs or arrests without reason.
What We Do
Services for Accused & Asset Owners
Comprehensive litigation support across PMLA spectrum.
ECIR & Summons Consultation
Advice upon receiving Section 50 ED summons.
Predicate Offense Defense
Defending the underlying CBI/Police FIR required to sustain PMLA cases.
Bank Account Unfreezing
Moving PMLA authorities to release operational business accounts.
Cross-Border Asset Recovery
Handling international Letter Rogatory (LR) and ED freezing.
Common Matters
Key PMLA Principles
Essential legal doctrines governing money laundering.
Predicate (Scheduled) Offense
PMLA cannot exist without a valid scheduled offense FIR.
Proceeds of Crime
ED must prove property was generated directly from scheduled criminal activity.
Twin Bail Conditions
Navigating Section 45 requirements regarding innocence and non-repetition.
Our Process
Our PMLA Defense Workflow
How we handle Enforcement Directorate cases.
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Emergency Intake & FIR Audit
Immediate scrutiny of FIR, complaint allegations, and statutory sections invoked regarding Money Laundering Cases.
2
Digital & Forensic Evidence Gathering
Securing electronic records, witness statements, CCTV footage, and Section 65B compliance.
3
Bail & Interim Protection
Filing Anticipatory or Regular Bail petitions to protect liberty and restrain custodial harassment.
4
Discharge & High Court Quashing
Drafting Section 227/239 Discharge applications and Section 482 CrPC petitions before the High Court.
5
Trial Advocacy & Cross-Examination
Tenacious cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and dismantling circumstantial theories.
6
Verdict, Acquittal & Record Expungement
Securing complete acquittal, property release orders, and lifting of lookout circulars or passport curbs.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us for PMLA & ED Defense
Elite defense team familiar with Delhi Appellate Tribunal and Special PMLA Courts.
Tribunal & High Court Mastery
Proven experience arguing PMLA appeals before Appellate Tribunal.
Unconditional Asset Defense
Dedicated to unfreezing commercial properties and bank accounts.
Have Questions?
FAQ about Money Laundering Cases
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Can PMLA proceedings continue if the main predicate FIR is quashed?
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Are statements recorded under Section 50 ED admissible in court?Unlike statements to police, statements recorded by ED officers under Section 50 PMLA are admissible in evidence, making immediate legal representation essential.
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How long can ED provisionally attach a property?A Provisional Attachment Order issued by ED under Section 5 remains valid for up to 180 days, within which it must be confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority.
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What is the procedure for obtaining Anticipatory Bail under criminal law?Anticipatory bail is filed before the Sessions Court or High Court under Section 438 CrPC / Sec 482 BNSS when a person apprehends arrest in a non-bailable offense, preventing police detention.
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What is the legal difference between bailable and non-bailable offenses?In bailable offenses, bail is a statutory right granted at the police station or magistrate court. In non-bailable offenses, granting bail is at the judicial discretion of the court.
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