The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

This edition of The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003, w.e.f. 1-7-2005), as amended by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (Act 18 of 2023, dated 18-8-2023, w.e.f. 18-8-2023 vide S.O. 5435(E), dated 18-8-2023), along with allied rules and regulations, serves as a comprehensive and authoritative reference on anti-money laundering legislation in India.

The book presents the bare text of the Act—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for statutory referencing, compliance, and academic study. It also includes updated rules and notifications to ensure complete alignment with the current legal and regulatory framework.

The content spans the full scope of the Act and allied rules, including:

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Appeal) Rules, 2005

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Forms) Rules, 2005

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (The Manner of Forwarding a Copy of the Order of Provisional Attachment of Property along with the Material, and Copy of the Reasons along with the Material in Respect of Survey, to the Adjudicating Authority and its Period of Retention) Rules, 2005

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (The Forms and the Manner of Forwarding a Copy of the Order of Provisional Attachment of Property along with the Material, to the Adjudicating Authority and its Period of Retention) Amendment Rules, 2016

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (The Forms and the Manner of Forwarding a Copy of the Order of Retention of Seized Property along with the Material, to the Adjudicating Authority and the Period of Retention) Rules, 2005

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (The Forms and the Manner of Forwarding a Copy of the Order of Retention of Records along with the Material, to the Adjudicating Authority and the Period of Retention) Rules, 2005

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Furnishing of Information) Rules, 2005

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Restoration of Confiscated Property) Rules, 2016

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Issuance of Provisional Attachment Order) Rules, 2019

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Restoration of Property) Amendment Rules, 2019

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Restoration of Property) Second Amendment Rules, 2019

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Furnishing of Information) Second Amendment Rules, 2019

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Restoration of Property) Amendment Rules, 2020

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Restoration of Property) Amendment Rules, 2021

• The Prevention of Money-laundering (Restoration of Property) Amendment Rules, 2023

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Financial institutions, banks, and intermediaries with anti-money laundering compliance obligations

• Enforcement Directorate officers and regulatory agencies

• Legal practitioners handling PMLA litigation and advisory work

• Corporate compliance officers and auditors in high-risk industries

• Academicians and students specialising in financial and economic laws

Whether used in enforcement agencies, corporate compliance departments, or legal practice, this edition delivers the full legislative authority of The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 and allied rules, as applicable in 2025.