Q9 · UPPSC current affairs · 24 September 2026 · News · PMLA Section 45 Sick and Infirm Exception

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Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002:1.Under Section 45(1) proviso of the PMLA, the strict 'twin conditions' for bail do not apply strictly to women, minors, or sick and infirm persons.2.The enforcement of PMLA provisions and investigation of money laundering offenses are exclusively administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B Neither 1 nor 2
C 2 only
D Both 1 and 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the proviso to Section 45(1) of the PMLA relaxes the twin conditions for women, minors, or sick/infirm persons. Statement 2 is incorrect because PMLA is enforced by the Directorate of Enforcement under the Ministry of Finance, not the Ministry of Agriculture.

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