The dilemma is simultaneously bothering the accused as well, as they have to accord consent in courts that the seized crime money may be deposited by probe agencies. Such consent would bar them from raising defence at a later stage in trial with regard to the authenticity of the seizure or whether the same currency notes were seized during the alleged raids. If deposited, it would damage the prosecution case as these were yet to be exhibited before the lower court, it said. The money can be deposited in NIA’s treasury account, Mujahid told the court. District Judge Amar Nath allowed the plea after the accused gave his consent to it.

Source: Mint January 22, 2017 12:49 UTC