THE PMLA EVOLUTION
Judgments that transformed the prevention of money laundering act 2002
By: Sunny Punamiya
Published by: Thomson Reuters India
Price: Rs.495
The launch of the book The PMLA Evolution: Judgments that Transformed the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002, was a significant and well-attended event held recently in Mumbai. The evening saw the presence of some of the most respected names in the legal fraternity, who came together to celebrate a book that promises to simplify one of the most complex areas of law – money laundering.
The book was formally released by four eminent dignitaries – Justice Giri Swatantra Kumar, retired judge, Supreme Court of India; Justice Ranjit More, chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal, and former judge of the Bombay High Court; Hiten Venegaonkar, chief public prosecutor, Bombay High Court; Pranav Badheka, senior counsel, Bombay High Court, and is authored by Sunny Punamiya, a counsel specialising in financial crimes. The book is the product of years of practical experience and deep study. The author regularly appears in high-stakes matters investigated by central enforcement and investigative agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW). His courtroom experience and deep engagement with cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA) form the foundation of this book.
The book is the product of years of practical experience and deep study. The author regularly appears in high-stakes matters investigated by central enforcement and investigative agencies
The PMLA Evolution offers a simplified, judgment-based analysis of how the law has developed over the years. Each chapter focuses on a landmark decision, breaking down the key legal issues, judicial reasoning, and implications for ongoing and future litigation. Importantly, each judgment is accompanied by simplified commentary, key takeaways, and a ‘frequently asked questions’ section to make it accessible to a wide range of readers, including students, practicing lawyers, enforcement officials and non-legal professionals interested in understanding financial crime law.
Published by Thomson Reuters India, the book is now available on Amazon and other major platforms. The response at the launch was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees appreciating the effort to demystify this dense area of law.
The event was more than just a book launch – it was a celebration of the growing need for clarity, accessibility and engagement in legal literature surrounding financial crime. With increasing focus on economic offences in India, this book comes at an opportune time.