https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=797350 Anticipatory bail in a money-laundering investigation may be refused where investigation material prima facie links the applicant to illegal call-centre operations, alleged proceeds of crime, their layering, and unexplained financial credits. At the pre-arrest bail stage, the relevant inquiry is whether serious allegations and a prima facie case exist, rather than a meticulous assessment of evidence or conclusive acceptance of financial explanations. Repeated non-compliance with summons, incomplete participation, non-appearance despite judicial directions, and being declared a proclaimed person indicate lack of cooperation. The need for effective investigation and custodial interrogation can outweigh pre-arrest protection. en-us Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:28:07 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=797350 Anticipatory bail in a money-laundering investigation may be refused where investigation material prima facie links the applicant to illegal call-centre operations, alleged proceeds of crime, their layering, and unexplained financial credits. At the pre-arrest bail stage, the relevant inquiry is whether serious allegations and a prima facie case exist, rather than a meticulous assessment of evidence or conclusive acceptance of financial explanations. Repeated non-compliance with summons, incomplete participation, non-appearance despite judicial directions, and being declared a proclaimed person indicate lack of cooperation. The need for effective investigation and custodial interrogation can outweigh pre-arrest protection. Case-Laws Money Laundering Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=797350