Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention Violates Article 21 Even in PMLA Cases: SC

Arvind Dham Vs Directorate of Enforcement (Supreme Court of India) Prolonged Pre-Trial Incarceration Under PMLA Violates Article 21: Supreme Court Grants Bail Despite Section 45 Rigours The Supreme Court granted regular bail to the appellant, a former promoter and non-executive Chairman of the Amtek Group, holding that continued incarceration for over 16 months without commencement of trial violated the right to life and speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution, even in a prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The Court reiterated that statutory restric...