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Under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002, any authority or officer, who without reasons recorded in writing, conducts vexatious search by exercising powers under the Act is liable for punishment of :
Explanation
According to Section 62 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, any authority or officer exercising powers under the Act who, without reasons recorded in writing, conducts a vexatious search of any building or place, or detains, searches, or arrests any person, is liable for punishment. The prescribed penalty for such an offence is imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or a fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or both.
This provision serves as a legal safeguard to prevent the arbitrary use of power by enforcement agencies, such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), ensuring that searches and arrests are conducted with accountability and documented justification. In contrast, Section 63 of the Act deals with punishment for individuals who provide false information or refuse to sign statements.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following is not correct in respect of Directorate of Enforcement ?
To prosecute a public servant, prior sanction from the Central or State Government is necessary. The provision for previous sanction necessary for prosecution of public servant for offences punishable under Sections 7, 11, 13 and 15 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is mentioned under which one of the following Sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 ?
Consider the following statements with regard to seizure of property under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 :
1. Any police officer may seize any property which may be suspected to be stolen.
2. Any police officer may seize any property which may be found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence.
3. If the value of the property seized is less than one thousand rupees and the person entitled to its possession is absent, the court may direct its sale by auction forthwith.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to search under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 :
1. A search warrant remains in force until cancelled by the court issuing it or the same is executed.
2. A search warrant cannot be executed at any place if the place concerned falls outside the jurisdiction of the court issuing it.
3. A search warrant may be issued by the District Magistrate for search of a person who has been confined where such confinement amounts to an offence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?