Mere circulation of fake currency not terror act: HC

October 29, 2012 18:53

Observing that mere circulation or possession of fake currency notes does not amount to terror activities as defined under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Bombay High Court today granted bail to a person arrested for possessing counterfeit notes worth Rs two lakh.

Justice A M Thipsay was hearing a plea filed by one Ravi Dhiren Ghosh, apprehended on May 14, 2009, along with five others, for alleged possession of fake currency notes, seeking the relief on the ground that the even after three years since his arrest the trial has not commenced and his custody was not required anymore.

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