Money Laundering: Regular Bail Denied Under BNSS 483 After Failure to Explain Rs. 10 Crore Unexplained Assets

HC rejected regular bail application under Section 483 of Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in a money laundering case. Applicant failed to explain source of seized assets including Rs. 6.44 crore cash, gold jewelry worth Rs. 3.24 crore, and Rs. 52.35 lakh from lockers. Evidence indicated property purchases through family members without disclosed sources. Prima facie involvement in offenses under Sections 7, 7A & 12 of PC Act established. Court emphasized economic offenses require stringent consideration due to their deliberate nature and national impact, citing precedent that bail in such cases could impede effective investigation. Given the gravity of offense and unexplained assets, court found applicant unsuitable for regular bail. .....

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