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Supreme Court strengthens bail rights in money laundering cases calling jail the exception
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
A key PMLA clause now faces a tougher test
The Supreme Court has reiterated the principle that bail is the norm and jail the exception, grounding the approach in Article 21’s protection of personal liberty. The rulings also question how Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act operates, arguing it can undermine the presumption of innocence. The focus shifts to balancing enforcement with constitutional rights.
- SC stresses bail is the rule and jail is the exception
- Personal liberty under Article 21 remains central
- Section 45 of PMLA is challenged for affecting innocence presumption
- Court’s approach reshapes bail expectations in money laundering cases
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