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Money launderingPossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

§ 4 — money laundering (general)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–7 years rigorous imprisonment
Fine: Up to ₹5,00,000

Minimum 3 years.

§ 4 proviso — money laundering where the proceeds of crime relate to an offence specified in paragraph 2 of Part A of the Schedule (NDPS offences)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–10 years rigorous imprisonment
Fine: Up to ₹5,00,000

Minimum 3 years; the ceiling rises from 7 to 10 years.

Source

Statute: Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 § 4
Official source: CourtKutchehry / Testbook reproductions of PMLA text (not India Code)
Verification status: India Code could not be read directly; figures corroborated from at least two independent reproductions of the PMLA text. Re-check against India Code before treating as VERIFIED.
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion; attachment / confiscation of property under PMLA Chapter III. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.