2025 (11) TMI 778 - SCH - Money Laundering

Bail denied in PMLA prosecution; interim medical bail granted for four weeks, subject to regular appearance during trial

Vedpal Singh Tanwar Versus Directorate of Enforcement

HC dismissed applications for regular and interim bail in a money-laundering prosecution under the PMLA. SC declined to disturb the HC order but, in view ... Money Laundering - proceeds of crime - reasonable grounds - accused/applicant contended that the accused/applicant is innocent and cannot be charged with offence under Section 3/4 of the PML Act - twin mandatory conditions laid down in section 45 of PMLA satisfied or not - it was held by High Court that 'The applications (for regular as well as for interim bail) are dismissed.' HELD THAT:- It is not inclined to interfere with the impugned order passed by the High Court, in view of the submission made by the learned Senior counsel appearing for the petitioner on the health condition of the petitioner, it is inclined to grant interim bail to the petitioner for a period of four weeks. The interim bail is granted to the petitioner for a period of four weeks, subject to the condition that the petitioner shall appear before the Trial Court regularly. SLP disposed off. The Court, while stating it is 'not inclined to interfere with the impugned order passed by the High Court,' granted 'interim bail to the petitioner for a period of four weeks' in view of the petitioner's health. Grant is subject to the condition that the petitioner 'shall appear before the Trial Court regularly.' The petitioner is directed to 'surrender on or before 11th November, 2025.' The Court recorded that it will be open to the petitioner to 'file a fresh bail application before the Trial Court in the event that the trial is not proceeding at a reasonable pace.' The Special Leave Petition is disposed of in the terms above, and pending applications, if any, are disposed of.