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The nuanced contours of exceptional circumstances are inextricably woven into singular factual matrix of each case, upon the Court’s discretion, and there may be multitude of factors resulting an accused to file, maintain and pursue his regular plea before the High Court straightaway.
“The evidence is to be led by both the sides, but the question arises, when the paternity can be affixed by surer test, then why decision based on legal presumption or gathering of inference, on the basis of the evidence or any gap, on account of misjudgment, be left.”
“Imposing fetter on maintainability of revision petition will be to restrict a right which is conferred by legislature. However, accused shall show tangible cause for not being present before Appellate Court concerned to receive his judgment and resultantly not being in custody at the time of filing/hearing of his revision petition.”
Supreme Court said that while we are holding that the requirement of an authorization or an empowerment is mandatory for conveying a complaint, it being at the conclusion of investigation, would not preclude the investigating agency from complying with it thereafter.
“Considering the facts of the present petition, this Court is of the considered opinion that interest of justice would be served if the information as sought by the petitioner is provided”
The BNSS adopts a “citizen-centric” approach, balancing the rights of both the victims and the accused, respecting the human rights principles.