2023 (5) TMI 1271 - SCH - Money Laundering

Seeking grant of Bail - HELD THAT - The appeal is allowed and the appellant is directed to be released on bail in connection with Case NO.01/LKZO/2018 dated 18.02.2018, lodged by the Enforcement Directorate, on the basis of F.I.R. No.0831 dated 19.06.2017 registered at Police Station Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, U.P., subject to the terms and conditions as imposed by the concerned Trial Court. Bail application allowed.

Summary

Issues Involved:
- Delay condonation
- Grant of leave
- Appellant's release on bail

On the issue of delay condonation, the Supreme Court granted leave after hearing the senior counsel for the appellant and the Additional Solicitor General for the respondent. It was noted that the question raised in the appeal was covered by a previous decision of the Court. Consequently, the delay was condoned, and leave was granted.

Regarding the grant of leave, the Court allowed the appeal and directed the appellant to be released on bail in connection with a specific case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate. The bail was granted subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the Trial Court. Any related applications were also disposed of by the Court.