Money Laundering Case: Bail Denied Under PMLA Section 45 as Accused Fails Twin Conditions in Liquor Syndicate Matter

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....HC rejected bail application under Section 483 BNSS read with Section 45 PMLA. Applicant, allegedly part of liquor syndicate involved in money laundering, failed to satisfy twin conditions for bail under PMLA. Court noted prima facie involvement based on investigation findings and charge sheet. Despite defense arguments regarding ED's arrest powers and selective prosecution, HC determined case gravity and material evidence warranted continued detention. Court referenced precedent limiting ED's arrest powers to objective criteria but found sufficient cause existed. Notable inconsistency in prosecution's approach regarding other syndicate members was acknowledged but deemed insufficient to override PMLA requirements for bail grant.....