Rajasthan HC permits PMLA accused to Travel Abroad with Rs. 25 Lakh Bank Guarantee

The Rajasthan High Court has permitted an individual accused in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to travel abroad. However, the court has imposed a stringent condition, requiring the accused to furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 25 lakh. This condition is aimed at ensuring that the accused does not abscond and returns to India to face the trial. The court, while granting permission, has balanced the fundamental right of an individual to travel with the need to ensure the presence of the accused during the legal proceedings. The substantial bank guarantee serves as a security and acts as a deterrent against any attempt to flee from justice. This decision reflects a judicial approach where permission to travel for PMLA accused is not outrightly denied but is granted with strict financial safeguards.