Accused denied statutory bail in money laundering case as charge-sheet filed; Section 167 CrPC right no longer applicable.

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....Grant of regular bail - Diversion of funds - Since the charge-sheet in the instant matter has already been filed, merely because ED is still further investigating the matter on some counts, the statutory right of bail u/s 167 CrPC is not available to the accused. The indefeasible right of the accused to claim statutory bail comes to an end once the charge-sheet is filed. - DSC....