Bail under PMLA twin-condition test denied; procedural compliance upheld and PMLA prosecution may proceed despite pending predicate probe.

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....Twin conditions for bail under PMLA were assessed on broad probabilities and a prima facie case of money laundering was found, so bail under those conditions was denied. Arrest and remand procedures complied with statutory safeguards and challenges to validity of arrest were rejected. A prosecution complaint meeting filing requirements was held to terminate the statutory default-bail entitlement despite continued investigation, so default bail was refused. Medical bail was denied because illnesses shown were treatable in custody, though custodial medical care was directed. Article 21 delay-based bail was not warranted on present incarceration (127 days); PMLA proceedings may continue despite pending predicate investigation unless the predicate is quashed or the accused acquitted.....