What is PMLA? Why AAP leaders arrested under this act are finding it tough to get bail?

Arvind Kejriwal arrested under PMLA

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to a 6-day ED custody till March 28 in the excise policy case. AAP chief was arrested by the central probe agency on Thursday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 in connection with a money laundering case related to the liquor scam.

What is PMLA?

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enated in 2002 and enforced from July 1, 2005. This law aims primarly at curbing money laundering activities.

Why getting bail under PMLA is tough?

Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) imposes stringent conditions for bail, making it difficult for accused individuals to secure their release. All offences under the PMLA are cognizable and non-bailable, with no provision for anticipatory bail.

Stringent conditions for bail

In 2018, the government introduced two stringent conditions for bail under section 45 of the PMLA. These conditions require the courts belief in the accuseds innocence and the absence of any risk of the accused committing further offences while on bail.

Legal challenge for accused individuals

The intricate process of obtaining bail under the PMLA, combined with the burden of proving innocence presents a formidable legal challenge for accused individuals. The rigorous bail conditions under the PMLA also highlight the gravity of money laundering and the efforts to combat such illicit activities.

Kejriwal becomes fourth prominent AAP leader to encounter strict action from ED

Kejriwal becomes the fourth prominent Aam Aadmi Party leader to encounter coercive measures from ED in connection with the Delhi Excise policy case. Earlier, Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh were detained and are presently in judicial custody, while Satyendar Jain faces a similar fate in a separate money-laundering case.