bail to foreigner Archives

‘Need for vigilance at entry point rather than indiscriminate denial of bail’; Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail to foreigner in Rs 2.81 Crore cyber fraud case

“When a foreign national faces criminal prosecution within Indian jurisdiction, legal proceedings may tether them to the country, disrupting their academic aspirations, familial responsibilities, commercial enterprises, and personal liberties.Justice delayed is justice denied, but in the context of foreign nationals, justice prolonged is justice misplaced.”

Information to Registration Officer on foreigner's bail

Case Briefs Supreme Court

[Foreigners Act] SC says no to impleading Registration Officer in foreigner’s bail plea; Directs for informing Registration Officer, if bail is granted

“The power to arrest or detain a foreigner under the Foreigners Act, 1946 is independent of the power of the Criminal Court to grant bail. Notwithstanding the bail granted by a Criminal Court, the power to arrest and detain a foreigner can be exercised, provided the Central Government makes an order in terms of clause (g) of Section 3(2) of the Act.”