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GOPINATH P., SYAM KUMAR V. M.
Vinod Mathew Wilson S/o V. G. Wilson – Appellant
Versus
Union of India Represented by its Secretary, New Delhi – Respondent
1. The prayers sought in this Writ Petition, which is filed as a public interest litigation, are as under:
(ii) To issue a writ of mandamus or any other writ or order or direction directing respondent Nos. 1, 6 and 7 to consider and take action in Ext.P5 representation as per law within a time limit fixed by this Hon’ble Court, in the interest of justice.
(iii) Such other writ, orders or directions deem fit on facts and in the interest of justice.”
2. Petitioner submits that a money heist had occurred within the limits of Kodakara Police Station and that Crime No. 146 of 2021 dated 07.04.2021 concerning the same had been registered in the said Police Station. According to the petitioner, since the said heist has hawala and money laundering overtones involving political leaders, he has preferred Ext.P3 representation dated 24.04.2024 and Ext.P5 representation dated 28.04.2024 before the concerned respondents inter alia seeking registration of
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act proceedings are independent of the predicate offence and must proceed without delay, reflecting the urgency in addressing economic crimes.
The court ruled that in economic offenses, particularly money laundering, anticipatory bail is rarely granted due to the grave nature of allegations and potential interference with investigations.
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The trial under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is independent of any pending trial for the predicate offence, as affirmed by the court.
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