PMLA & FEMA Defence

ED Case Lawyers in Delhi

Q: How fast should I apply for anticipatory bail after an ED summons?

Immediately—ideally before the first date of appearance. Delhi courts treat ED matters as special offences requiring twin-condition compliance under Section 45 PMLA.

Q: What options exist to unfreeze bank accounts?

You can file objections with the Adjudicating Authority within 30 days, produce evidence of legitimate source, and pursue provisional release orders.

Q: How long does an ED investigation normally last?

There is no statutory cap, but charge-sheets are generally filed within 60–90 days of arrest to avoid default bail complications.

Defending your freedom against Enforcement Directorate (ED) action under PMLA & FEMA.

Proven success in complex money-laundering defence.
Rapid 24×7 raid-response teams across Delhi NCR.
Strategic bail & attachment-quash expertise recognised by leading business dailies.

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ED, PMLA & FEMA Defence

Services Offered

Rapid, Full-Spectrum ED Defence

Pre-Investigation Advisory

Draft replies to notices/summons, map the risk of arrest and prepare documents for Section 17 (search-seizure) compliance.

On-Site Raid & Search Defence

Deploy within 60 minutes of an ED raid; monitor search lists, assert legal privilege and record procedural violations.

Challenging ECIR & Summons

File writs to obtain ECIR details and invoke Section 50 safeguards to prevent coercive interrogation.

Anticipatory & Regular Bail

Craft bail strategies under Section 45 PMLA, emphasising “twin-conditions” compliance and medical/family grounds.

Asset Attachment & Restoration

Contest provisional and confirmed attachment orders; file objections before the Adjudicating Authority and PMLA Appellate Tribunal.

Quashing Petitions

Move the High Court/Supreme Court to nullify illegal ECIRs, seizure memos or charge-sheets.

Cross-Border Money-Laundering Defence

Coordinate with foreign counsel on Letters Rogatory, FATF guidelines and MLAT procedures.

FEMA & Forex Allegations

Defend show-cause notices for outward remittances, ODI/FPI violations and cryptocurrency transactions.

Post-Attachment Property Litigation

Act in DRT, DRAT and civil courts for third-party claims, mortgage discharge and release of agricultural land.

Compliance & Preventive Audits

Conduct “white-collar health checks” for NBFCs, fintechs and real-estate groups to flag PMLA/FCRA exposure.

Why Choose Us

Your ED Case Lawyers

Proven Track Record

Secured dismissal of a ₹1,200 crore attachment order for an infrastructure conglomerate; obtained bail within 48 hours for a startup founder after a high-profile portal raid.

Deep Statutory Insight

Mastery of the PMLA 2002, Prevention of Corruption Act, FEMA 1999 and the ED/CBI overlap lets us pre-empt prosecution moves.

End-to-End Representation

From pre-raid compliance drills to Supreme Court SLPs, you work with one multidisciplinary team — not multiple vendors.

Work Highlights

Outcomes That Set Precedent

₹280 Million Property Released

Unlocked release of ₹280 million worth of residential property by proving the “benami” tag unsustainable at the Tribunal stage.

ECIR Struck Down at Delhi HC

Persuaded the Delhi HC to strike down an ECIR issued without a Schedule-Offence nexus — a pivotal judgment now cited in three reported cases.

Landmark FEMA Plea Bargain

Negotiated a first-of-its-kind plea bargain under Section 24 FEMA, saving the client 85% of the proposed penalty.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Enforcement Directorate and when was it formed?

The ED is a federal agency set up in 1956 under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, to enforce FEMA (1999) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (2002).

Can ED arrest without an FIR?

Yes. An ECIR is an internal document; ED can arrest under Section 19 PMLA once “reasons to believe” are recorded, even if the ECIR is not supplied to the accused.

How fast should I apply for anticipatory bail after an ED summons?

Immediately — ideally before the first date of appearance. Delhi courts treat ED matters as “special offences” requiring twin-condition compliance under Section 45 PMLA.

What options exist to unfreeze bank accounts?

File objections with the Adjudicating Authority within 30 days, produce evidence of legitimate source and pursue provisional release orders.

Does ED coordinate with Income-Tax or CBI?

Yes. Data is shared through inter-agency committees; defence strategy should anticipate parallel prosecutions.

How long does an ED investigation normally last?

There is no statutory cap, but charge-sheets (complaints) are generally filed within 60–90 days of arrest to avoid default-bail complications.

Facing an ED Raid or Summons?

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Call us or book a consultation for a confidential review. Rapid-response counsel available 24/7 throughout Delhi, Gurugram and Noida.

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