Jharkhand HC Grants Bail on Money Laundering Case Due to Insufficient Evidence

Gopal Oraon Vs Union of India through Enforcement Director (Jharkhand High Court) Introduction: In a landmark ruling, the Jharkhand High Court granted bail to Gopal Oraon in a case involving allegations of money laundering, stating a lack of material evidence to prove his commission of the offence. Oraon, a purported accomplice in a human trafficking network, was in custody since April 2022 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Analysis: The court emphasized that to establish an offence under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, there must be substantial evidence...