Book Launch: 'The PMLA Evolution – Judgments That Transformed The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act 2002' Authored By Adv. Sunny Punamiya
LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK
8 April 2025 4:24 PM
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...
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 Swatantra Kumar, Retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India
- Justice Ranjit More, Chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal and former Judge of the Bombay High Court
- Shri Hiten Venegaonkar, Chief Public Prosecutor at the Bombay High Court
- Shri Pranav Badheka, Senior Counsel at the Bombay High Court
Authored by Sunny Punamiya a Counsel specialising in financial crimes, the book is the product of years of legal experience and deep study. He regularly appears in 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).
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.
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 a celebration of the growing need for clarity, accessibility, and engagement in legal literature surrounding financial crime.