How did the Supreme Court interpret the bail provision under PMLA in the case of Jharkhand CM’s close aide

Supreme Court's ruling emphasized the bail as a norm and imprisonment as an exception in the PMLA case.
  • The Supreme Court interpreted the bail provision under PMLA in the case of Jharkhand CM's close aide by emphasizing bail as a norm and imprisonment as an exception.
  • The ruling highlighted that personal liberty is a fundamental right and cannot be denied easily.
  • It emphasized that economic offences like money laundering should not be equated with heinous crimes like murder or terrorism.
  • The Court's decision aimed to strike a balance between the interests of investigating agencies and the rights of the accused.
  • It underlined the necessity of considering individual circumstances before denying bail, ensuring that incarceration is not automatic in PMLA cases.
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