Bail in illegal coal levy rejected as twin conditions u/s. 45 of PMLA not fulfilled

Nikhil Chandrakar Vs Directorate of Enforcement (Chhattisgarh High Court) Chhattisgarh High Court held that involvement of accused and illegal coal levy matter is prima facie proved and the applicant is unable to fulfill the twin conditions for grant of bail as provided under Section 45 of the PMLA, 2002. Thus, the bail application is rejected. Facts- On 12.07.2022, FIR was registered by Kadugodi Police Station, Whitefield, Bengaluru under Sections 186, 204, 353 & 120B of IPC against the applicant & other persons on the basis of complaint filed by Deputy Director of Income Tax, Foreig...