SC granted bail to appellant charged under Section 3 of ...

Accused in Money Laundering Case Gets Bail After Year-Long Custody With 225 Witnesses Still Pending Examination

February 24, 2025

Case Laws Money Laundering SC

SC granted bail to appellant charged under Section 3 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act after considering prolonged custody exceeding one year and likelihood of extended trial duration with 225 witnesses pending examination. Following precedent in V.Senthil Balaji case, court determined continued detention would violate Article 21 right to speedy trial. Distinguished from Kanhaiya Prasad case where different factual matrix existed. Appellant directed to appear before Special Court within one week for release on bail with conditions including regular court attendance, cooperation for expedited proceedings, and passport surrender. Special Court tasked with imposing appropriate terms to ensure compliance and case progression.

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SC granted bail to appellant charged under Section 3 of ...

Accused in Money Laundering Case Gets Bail After Year-Long Custody With 225 Witnesses Still Pending Examination

February 24, 2025

Case Laws Money Laundering SC

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