Transfer order quashed for moving PMLA case; Section 44(1) PMLA territorial jurisdiction upheld, case restored to PMLA-designated forum

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....The HC allowed the petition, quashing and setting aside the transfer order dated 20.2.2025 by the PD&SJ which had moved Criminal Case No.1/2023 away from the Special Court designated under the PMLA. The court held the PD&SJ ignored mandatory PMLA provisions and denied the petitioner opportunity of hearing; Section 44(1) PMLA governs territorial jurisdiction of the Special Court and Sections 46(1)/65 preserve applicable CrPC provisions. Consequentially Criminal Case No.1/2023 is directed to be re-transferred to the Special Court constituted under the PMLA for trial, and the petition was allowed.....