2023 (8) TMI 545 - SCH - Money Laundering

Grant of bail - appellant Rajesh Kumar Rathaur has suffered incarceration for a period of 8 years in the predicate offence and was not arrested during the course of the investigation, which had begun in the year 2016 - HELD THAT - The bail granted by the trial court will continue during the pendency of the trial. However, in case the appellant Rajesh Kumar Rathaur violates the terms and conditions of the bail or if there are any grounds which justify the cancellation of bail, it would be open for the prosecution to file an application seeking such cancellation. The impugned order/judgment is set aside and the appeal is allowed.

Summary

The Supreme Court granted leave and accepted the appeal of Rajesh Kumar Rathaur, confirming the interim order for bail during trial. The impugned order was set aside, allowing the appeal. Prosecution can file for bail cancellation if conditions are violated.