Corporate Money Laundering Case: Bail Granted Due to Insufficient Evidence and Lack of Direct Involvement in Predicate Offence

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....HC granted bail in money laundering case involving corporate resolution plan. Court found insufficient evidence to deny bail, noting: (1) applicant not named in original charge sheet, (2) predicate offence not conclusively established, (3) main alleged beneficiary remains unarrested, and (4) co-accused with similar alleged role already granted bail. Court emphasized bail as default principle and ordered release upon furnishing personal bond of Rs. 1 lakh with two similar sureties, subject to standard bail conditions. The bail order underscores procedural fairness and requirement of substantive evidence in economic offence proceedings under PMLA.....