IPC 1860

undocumented bangladeshi
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The investigation conducted so far indicates that the accused might not be a citizen of India, and as such might not be able to procure sureties, or amount to furnish personal bonds, or amount in lieu of surety(s). By foreseeing such a likely possibility, in the event of non-furnishing of the bonds, the accused cannot be kept in jail for an indefinite period”.

Bail to accused of deprived scheduled caste in SCST Act case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In the present case, the accused belonged to the Deprived Scheduled Caste category and was charged with voluntarily causing simple as well as grievous injuries to the person also belonging to Scheduled Caste category by criminally trespassing into his premises.

explanation for delay in cross-examination
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The way trial proceedings are being carried out appears to be in derogation of the principles of fair trial.

Online bail order sufficient for release
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“There would be no need for a certified copy of this order for furnishing bonds, and any Advocate for the convict can download this order along with case status from the official web page of this Court and attest it to be a true copy. If the attesting officer wants to verify the authenticity, such an officer can also verify it and may download and use the downloaded copy for attesting bonds.”

revision petition maintainable despite accused not in custody
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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.”

insurance scam case with Army Officer
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court further directed the District and Sessions Judge to convene a meeting of all judicial officers of the district regarding adoption of casual approach in criminal trials.

Op EdsOP. ED.

by Nidhi Pandey*