House Arrest Period Counts in Custody Calculation for PMLA Accused Bail: Bombay HC

Mohammed Farooq Mohamemed Vs Deputy Director & Anr. (Bombay High Court)

In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court addressed the crucial question of whether the period of house arrest should be factored into the calculation of the total custody duration for a Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA) accused. The court’s decision has significant implications for the accused, Mohammed Farooq Mohamemed, and sheds light on the interpretation of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

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