https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=762510 Prolonged pre-trial custody in a PMLA prosecution may justify bail where the accused has remained in custody for over twenty months, charge has not been framed, and trial is not likely to begin soon. The Court also noted that where the prosecution already holds the key documentary record and witness material, the risk of tampering is reduced, and Article 21 concerns of personal liberty and speedy trial weigh in favour of release. On section 24, the statutory presumption was treated as operating only after foundational facts are established, and disputed statements of the accused or co-accused were held to be matters for trial, not a conclusive basis to deny bail. en-us Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:06:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=762510 Prolonged pre-trial custody in a PMLA prosecution may justify bail where the accused has remained in custody for over twenty months, charge has not been framed, and trial is not likely to begin soon. The Court also noted that where the prosecution already holds the key documentary record and witness material, the risk of tampering is reduced, and Article 21 concerns of personal liberty and speedy trial weigh in favour of release. On section 24, the statutory presumption was treated as operating only after foundational facts are established, and disputed statements of the accused or co-accused were held to be matters for trial, not a conclusive basis to deny bail. Case-Laws Money Laundering Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=762510