Bombay HC grants bail over delayed ED investigation

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to politician Mangaldas Vitthalrao Bandal and another co-accused in a money laundering case linked to the Shivajirao Bhosale Cooperative Bank. The court expressed criticism toward the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for their delayed arrests. It ruled that the arrests were unnecessary, especially considering the lengthy time the accused had already spent in custody. The judges pointed out that the investigation's slow progress contributed to the decision to release the accused on bail. This move raises questions about the efficiency of the ED's handling of the case. Both Bandal and his co-accused will be subject to specific conditions while on bail.