Govt Official Denied Bail in Coal Transport Extortion Case Under PMLA Section 45 Amid Strong Evidence

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....HC rejects bail application in money laundering case involving illegal coal transportation extortion. The applicant, a government servant, failed to satisfy twin conditions under Section 45 of PMLA, 2002. Evidence indicates direct involvement in extortion syndicate and generation of proceeds of crime. Court determined no prosecutorial sanction was required as alleged acts were outside official duties. The bail application was conclusively denied, finding prima facie involvement substantive and the applicant's arguments unpersuasive. Bail application under Section 483 of BNSS was rejected, maintaining strict interpretation of money laundering bail provisions.....