NewzThe Supreme Court of India has ruled that stringent bail conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cannot override an accused person's fundamental right to personal liberty and a speedy trial.
In its decision, the apex court emphasized that statutory restrictions on bail must be balanced against constitutional guarantees. The ruling addresses the tension between the rigorous legal thresholds required for obtaining bail under the anti-money laundering statute and the judiciary's mandate to protect individual rights from prolonged incarceration without trial.
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