Can imprisonment under Section 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 be less than three…
Section 4 fixes rigorous imprisonment for a term which "shall not be less than three years", leaving no discretion to award a shorter sentence, regardless of the court's own…
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Can imprisonment under Section 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 be less than three years?
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Section 4 fixes rigorous imprisonment for a term which "shall not be less than three years", leaving no discretion to award a shorter sentence, regardless of the court's own view, payment of fine, or the accused being a first-time offender.