2024 (7) TMI 623 - SCH - Money Laundering

Grant of anticipatory bail - appellant not arrested during the investigation - HELD THAT - Admittedly, the appellant has not been arrested during the investigation and as of now a complaint has been filed. The impugned order is set aside and the appellant is granted anticipatory bail on terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the trial court - Appeal allowed.

Summary

Issues:
Grant of anticipatory bail based on non-arrest during investigation and filing of complaint.

Analysis:
The Supreme Court, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar, granted anticipatory bail to the appellant. The appellant had not been arrested during the investigation, and a complaint had been filed. The Court noted this fact and set aside the impugned order. Consequently, the appellant was granted anticipatory bail subject to terms and conditions to be determined by the trial court. The appeal was allowed, and the impugned order was overturned based on the specific circumstances of the case.