LAWS(KAR)-2020-12-96

KATTA SUBRAMANIAM NAIDU Vs. DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Decided On December 14, 2020
Katta Subramaniam Naidu Appellant
V/S
DEPUTY DIRECTOR Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) In this batch of petitions, petitioners have questioned the correctness and legality of the proceedings initiated against them under sections 3, 4 and 8(5) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (for short 'PML Act').

(2.) The common grievance of the petitioners is that they are sought to be prosecuted and the properties belonging to them are sought to be attached / confiscated on the basis of amended law which came into force on 01.06.2009 in respect of the offences which are alleged to have been committed prior to 01.06.2009.

(3.) For better understanding of the controversy raised in the petitions, narration of the basic facts involved in each case may be necessary. They are recapitulated hereunder: