Satish Kumar Singh v. The Union of India through Assistant Director, Enforcement Directorate, Patna Zonal Office Bank Roa
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court ordered bail for two petitioners facing PMLA money laundering charges. Relief granted primarily due to trial non-commencement and voluminous documents causing unavoidable delay, invoking Article 21 rights to liberty and speedy trial under Manish Sisodia precedent. Bail granted with strict conditions ensuring attendance and no evidence tampering.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners released on bail on Rs. 1 lakh each with two sureties, subject to security surrender, monthly attendance, and strict conditions against tampering.