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2020 (4) TMI 893 - HC - Indian LawsMoney Laundering - Seeking grant of Interim Bail - COVID-19 outbreak situation - likelihood of the petitioner being affected by Covid-19 - over-crowding in jail - HELD THAT:- A status report has been filed by the Superintendent, Prisons (Headquarters), indicating the steps taken for reducing the over-crowding in the jail and the further steps which are likely to be taken. Be that as it may, petitioner in his Cell is in isolation and thus, is maintaining social distancing. Even if the petitioner has to use common facilities like rest room and taking food, the distancing can still be maintained besides maintaining hygiene by use of adequate measure including washing hands etc. to which the petitioner does not state that there is any inadequacy. The second ground urged by the petitioner is that in case, interim bail is granted to him, he would be of help to the society in view of his expertise in the Healthcare sector. Before filing the present petition, the petitioner has filed writ petition before the Hon'ble Supreme Court wherein, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed that the suggestions given by the petitioner be considered by the concerned authorities. The petitioner is allegedly involved in offence punishable with more than 7 years of sentence and in more than one case and that too under PMLA and hence does not qualify to be released pursuant to directions of the High Powered Committee - petition dismissed.
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