Bail granted following the principle that bail is a rule and jail is an exception: Allahabad HC

Padam Singhee Vs Directorate of Enforcement (Allahabad High Court) Allahabad High Court granted bail to applicant involved in criminal matter based on the principle of ‘bail is a rule and jail is an exception’ and also concluding that there are no chance of absconding. Facts- This Criminal Misc. Bail Application u/s. 439 Code of Criminal Procedure,1973 has been filed by the applicant- Padam Singhee with a prayer to allow the present bail application and direct to release the applicant on bail in Enforcement Case Information Report under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 lodged ...