PMLA bail conditions limit parity claims where prima facie laundering evidence and statutory exceptions materially differ.

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....PMLA bail conditions require tangible grounds to believe that an accused is not guilty before regular bail can be granted. Prima facie financial, documentary and witness material connecting an accused to the design and operation of an investment scheme, mobilisation of funds, and movement or use of alleged proceeds may prevent satisfaction of that threshold, particularly while key witnesses remain unexamined. Custody duration must be assessed against the gravity of allegations and trial stage. Parity cannot be claimed where a co-accused received bail under the statutory exception for women or on materially different facts.....