Further investigation under anti-money-laundering law may continue before charges are framed without prior Criminal Court permission.

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....Further investigation under the PMLA is a continuation of the original investigation, not a re-investigation, and may bring additional oral or documentary evidence on record. Explanation (ii) to section 44(1) recognises the authorised agency's continuing power to undertake such investigation. The proviso to section 193 of the BNSS requires prior permission of the Criminal Court only during trial, which commences upon framing of charge. Where charges have not been framed, further investigation may therefore proceed without prior leave of the Court, including through investigative notices.....