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ActArchiveThursday, 2 August 2018

Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018

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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Enables confiscation of assets and properties of economic offenders who flee India to avoid criminal prosecution. Applies to offences involving amounts of Rs 100 crore or more.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 2 August 2018
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
20 million central + state government employees
Key Authorities
Ministry of FinanceRBISEBIDEAPMO
Key Stakeholders
TaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestorsCivil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
3 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionSaturday, 23 May 2026via barandbench
Enables confiscation of assets and properties of economic offenders who flee India to avoid criminal prosecution. Applies to offences involving amounts of Rs 100 crore or more.
The recent proceedings involving Sanjay Bhandari before the Delhi High Court have brought renewed attention to a constitutional question: can a person who deliberately avoids the jurisdiction of Indian courts continue to invoke the protection of those very courts?The issue assumes particular significance in the context of Section 14 of the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, 2018, which empowers courts and tribunals to disentitle a declared fugitive economic offender from pursuing or defendin
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
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SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
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Finance & Economy, Governance & Reform
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