Supreme Court of India · 2023-09-06
Bachhu Yadav vs Directorate Of Enforcement Government ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Bachhu Yadav
- Respondent
- Directorate Of Enforcement Government ...
- Author
- A.S. Bopanna
- Bench
- Prashant Kumar Mishra, A.S. Bopanna
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court considered the bail rejection by the High Court in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The petitioner challenged the denial of bail, which was based on allegations of involvement in transportation of trucks carrying stone chips and large cash deposits. The Court examined whether the High Court's decision was justified, emphasizing the importance of balancing individual liberty with the need for effective investigation under PMLA. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's order, affirming the importance of maintaining the integrity of the investigation process.