UNION OF INDIA vs HASSAN ALI KHAN

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of bail granted under Section 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) to Hassan Ali Khan, who was accused of significant financial crimes including money laundering and violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). The Court emphasized that the severity of the allegations and the potential for tampering with evidence necessitated a careful consideration of bail applications in such cases. Ultimately, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant bail, finding no grounds to interfere with the lower court's order.