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2017 (2) TMI 1205 - HC - Money LaunderingInterim bail - Prevention of Money Laundering - Held that:- It is seriously doubtful whether rigors of Section 45 of PMLA would be attracted in this case as the petitioner is not accused of an offence punishable for a term of imprisonment of more than three years in Part `A' of the Schedule attached to PMLA, 2002. Similarly, since the petitioner was not subjected to custodial interrogation regardless of express powers given to E.D under Section 19 of the Act, we see no reason whatsoever as to why the petitioner's liberty be curtailed by sending him to judicial custody at this juncture. At best, with a view to ensure that the outcome of the complaint is not affected in any manner, the petitioner can be restrained from alienating and/or creating any third party rights in respect of his attached properties or such other properties which are subject matter of the complaint and/or are under investigation. Thus the instant petition is allowed. It is directed that the petitioner on surrender before the learned Special Judge, Patiala shall furnish the bail bonds to the satisfaction of the said Court and he shall be admitted to interim bail
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