Sections under which Kavitha was arrested

The ED arrested BRS MLC K. Kavitha under several provisions of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002

Section 3

Offence of money-laundering: Whosoever directly or indirectly attempts to indulge or knowingly assists or knowingly is a party or is actually involved in any process or activity connected with the [proceeds of crime including its concealment, possession, acquisition or use and projecting or claiming] it as untainted property shall be guilty of offence of money-laundering.

Section 4

Punishment for money-laundering: Whoever commits the offence of money-laundering shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine: Provided that where the proceeds of crime involved in money-laundering relates to any offence specified under paragraph 2 of Part A of the Schedule, the provisions of this section shall have effect as if for the words which may extend to seven years, the words which may extend to ten years had been substituted.

Part A, Paragraph 2:

Offences Under The Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (61 of 1985) that includes ‘contravention in relation to psychotropic susbtances’ (Alcohol is considered a psychotropic substance).