19 August 2026

ED investigation into CMRL case in Keralam

The topic involves the legal interpretation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by the High Court, which is a significant governance and statutory issue relevant to the UPSC syllabus.

Questions

1. Discuss the legal scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) regarding the requirement of a predicate offence for initiating investigations. How does this interpretation impact the efficacy of anti-money laundering frameworks in India? 150 words
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Prelims

1. With reference to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which of the following statements is correct regarding the initiation of an investigation?

   1. A The PMLA requires the prior consent of the State Government to initiate any probe.
   2. B An investigation can only be initiated if a predicate offence has been proven in a court of law.
   3. C Investigations under the PMLA do not strictly require a predicate offence to be established to remain valid.
   4. D The Enforcement Directorate is solely responsible for defining what constitutes a predicate offence under the Act.