Q14 · UPPSC current affairs · 21 September 2026 · PIB · PMLA IBC Interface Section 32A Immunity

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Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 'Proceeds of Crime' refers to:

A Any tax revenue collected by the Central Board of Direct Taxes through penal compoundings.
B Any property derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of criminal activity relating to a scheduled offence.
C Disputed corporate assets frozen exclusively by the National Company Law Tribunal under Section 7.
D Funds allocated by corporate debtors specifically for resolution professional fees during CIRP.

Correct answer: (b) Any property derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of criminal activity relating to a scheduled offence.

Explanation

Option B is correct as it matches the definition of Proceeds of Crime under PMLA (property derived from criminal activity relating to a scheduled offence). Options A, C, and D are completely incorrect definitions.

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