Prem Prakash vs Union Of India Through The Directorate ...

insc-2024-637 Supreme Court of India 28 August 2024 • 41 min read

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Case Significance

Prem Prakash vs Union Of India Through The Directorate ... is a Supreme Court of India decision dated August 28, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-637). The appellant challenged the Jharkhand High Court's denial of bail in a PMLA case involving alleged land fraud through falsification of records. The Supreme Court granted bail, noting the appellant was not named in the original FIR or the ECIR, and the case against him was based largely on the statements of co-accused. The appellant was directed to be released on bail of Rs. 5 lakhs with conditions including passport surrender and regular reporting. The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan. The judgment was delivered by Justice K.V. Viswanathan. Counsel appearing: Arvind Kumar Sharma (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged the Jharkhand High Court's denial of bail in a PMLA case involving alleged land fraud through falsification of records. The Supreme Court granted bail, noting the appellant was not named in the original FIR or the ECIR, and the case against him was based largely on the statements of co-accused. The appellant was directed to be released on bail of Rs. 5 lakhs with conditions including passport surrender and regular reporting.

What was the outcome of Prem Prakash vs Union Of India Through The Directorate ...?

The appellant challenged the Jharkhand High Court's denial of bail in a PMLA case involving alleged land fraud through falsification of records. The Supreme Court granted bail, noting the appellant wa...

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-637)