Section 43
Special Courts.
The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002
About this Act
An Act to prevent money-laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from, or involved in, money-laundering and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(1) The Central Government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High
Court, shall, for trial of offence punishable under section 4, by notification, designate one or more Courts
of Session as Special Court or Special Courts or such area or areas or for such case or class or group of
cases as may be specified in the notification.
Explanation.--In this sub-section, "High Court" means the High Court of the State in which a Sessions Court designated as Special Court was functioning immediately before such designation.
(2) While trying an offence under this Act, a Special Court shall also try an offence, other than an offence referred to in sub-section (1), with which the accused may, under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), be charged at the same trial.
Explanation.--In this sub-section, "High Court" means the High Court of the State in which a Sessions Court designated as Special Court was functioning immediately before such designation.
(2) While trying an offence under this Act, a Special Court shall also try an offence, other than an offence referred to in sub-section (1), with which the accused may, under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), be charged at the same trial.