Right To Personal Liberty Under Article 21 Can't Be Deprived By Long Incarceration Even If 'Twin Test' Under PMLA Not Satisfied: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court examined the applicability of the Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in relation to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. The "twin test" established by the court involves ensuring that while the PMLA aims to combat money laundering, it must also respect individual rights to personal freedom. The court's decision underscores the need to balance effective enforcement of financial crimes with the protection of fundamental rights, ensuring that legal provisions do not infringe upon personal liberties excessively or unjustly.