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Vijay Madanlal Choudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
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Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – s.2(1), Cl ause (na) – Expression “proceedings” therein – Held: The expression “proceedings” occurring in Clause (na) of s.2(1) is cont extual and is required to be given expansive meaning to includ e inquiry procedure followed by the Authorities of ED, the Ad judicating Authority, and the Special Court. Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – s.2(1), Cl ause (na) –Expression “investigation” therein – Held: Th e expression “investigation” in Clause (na) of s.2(1) does not limi t itself to the matter of investigation concerning the offence under
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