Central Govt Reveals Low Conviction Rates and High Acquittals in UAPA and PMLA Cases | Only 40 Convictions from 5,297 PMLA Cases in Last Decade

On Tuesday (6th August), The Central government addressed Parliament regarding low conviction rates under the PMLA and UAPA in the last decade, raising concerns about legal efficacy. Detailed data also revealed backlogs in the NCLT and NCLAT. The Finance Ministry disclosed a low completion rate for PMLA cases involving politicians since 2019.