https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=434999 Cooperating accused persons in PMLA complaint proceedings are not to be taken into custody mechanically after appearance on summons, particularly where no arrest was made during investigation and statements were recorded under the Act. The text also notes that non-supply of the complaint and supporting documents at the summons stage may affect the legality of custody under the CrPC framework for complaint cases. The discussion further states that the rigour of Section 45 of the PMLA is not an absolute bar in such circumstances, and that bail may be considered on the facts where continued cooperation is shown and pre-trial custody is not warranted. en-us Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:23:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=434999 Cooperating accused persons in PMLA complaint proceedings are not to be taken into custody mechanically after appearance on summons, particularly where no arrest was made during investigation and statements were recorded under the Act. The text also notes that non-supply of the complaint and supporting documents at the summons stage may affect the legality of custody under the CrPC framework for complaint cases. The discussion further states that the rigour of Section 45 of the PMLA is not an absolute bar in such circumstances, and that bail may be considered on the facts where continued cooperation is shown and pre-trial custody is not warranted. Case-Laws Money Laundering Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=434999