Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 : Punishment for vexatious search. Indian Bare Acts :

Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002,2003

Act No : 15

Section : Punishment for vexatious search.

62. Punishment for vexatious search.-Any authority or officer exercising powers under this Act or any rules made thereunder, who, without reasons recorded in writing,- (a) searches or causes to be searched any building or place; or (b) detains or searches or arrests any person, shall for every such offence be liable on conviction for imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees or both.