Udhaw Singh vs Enforcement Directorate

The Supreme Court considered the bail application of an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, who had undergone over a year of incarceration with only one witness examined, and the trial was unlikely to conclude soon. The Court referred to a previous judgment emphasizing that prolonged trial periods under statutes like PMLA warrant the exercise of constitutional powers to grant bail, especially given the minimum sentence of three years. The judgment underscores the importance of balancing the right to liberty with the nature of the offence and trial duration.