Why the Court reached its conclusions2014 INSC 463 · [2014] 8 SCR 128
The Court explains why an arrestable accusation did not itself justify detention. Recorded police reasons and independent judicial assessment were required to protect liberty within the statutory framework.
Illegal ArrestCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaDowry Prohibition Act, 1961Indian Penal Code, 1860
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The Court explains why written arrest grounds were needed to make the personal accusation usable. Bona fide exercise of power and independent remand scrutiny remained essential despite the special PMLA framework.
Illegal ArrestCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaPrevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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The Court explains why personal written grounds had to be supplied in time to oppose remand effectively. The special statute and the later charge sheet did not cure the constitutional deficiency.
Illegal ArrestCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaPrevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
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The Court explains why appearance bonds and cancellation of attendance warrants are not bail. Further custody of named accused after PMLA cognizance required recourse to the Special Court rather than automatic arrest.
Bail ConditionsCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaPrevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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The Court explains why liberty protection must connect arrest necessity with proportionate attendance process. Workable conditions and timely adjudication preserve that protection beyond the initial release decision.
Regular BailCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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The Court explains why the PMLA framework could be upheld only with its statutory foundations and safeguards. Criminally derived proceeds, regulated powers and unresolved individual remedies retain their separate significance.
TrialCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Indian Penal Code, 1860Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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