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The accused has undergone inordinate incarceration for 4 years and 3 months. Even otherwise, given the snail’s pace of the proceedings in the Trial Court, it may so happen that before the same concludes, the applicant may end up undergoing the entire sentence without being held guilty.
“He cannot turn his Khaki to the level of such arrogance that not only he misbehaved with the officers of this Court who are doing the honourable duty of assisting the Court in discharge of justice, but also threatened them with dire consequences merely because he thinks he is above law.”
Delhi High Court observed that one of the primary objects of bail was to secure the presence of the accused during trial. The accused has been in custody since 7-11-2024, has cooperated throughout the investigation, and there is nothing to suggest that he would abscond, interfere with evidence, or influence witnesses.
“Not quashing the criminal proceedings would rather rekindle hostility, whereas quashing the same would promote cordiality and bonhomie between the neighbours.”
The Court called for a mechanism to be devised in juvenile justice system by expungement of records for minor offenses committed by youth so as enable their easier rehabilitation and also prevent youthful mistakes from becoming lifelong barriers to personal and professional growth.
“Discretion is reserved with the authority empowered to grant leave to refuse or revoke leave at any time according to the exigencies of the public service.”
“The status of the petitioner of belonging to Economically Weaker Section (‘EWS’) category is not in dispute herein.”
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“Equals must be treated equally and, therefore, the non-grant of the benefit to the petitioner despite his being otherwise eligible and meritorious, does not meet the judicial approval.”
“Clubbing of the FIRs will reduce the financial drain on the state exchequer as well as cut down the administrative burden, especially given that all the cases arise out of same or similar cause.”
“One cannot lose sight of the reality that celebrities and public figures invariably tend to speak in a casual tone during interviews, and it is thus essential to consider the broader context rather than isolating specific words.”
Section 72 of the Consumer Protection Act penalties are intended for parties responsible for complying with a Commission’s order and as the petitioner was not involved in the transaction or compliance, the proceedings against them were without basis.
“Whether or not allegations leveled by the complainant are false or not is a matter of trial and shall be decided by the competent trial Court upon filing of the charge sheet which is proposed as per the factual report.”
“Petitioner is a person with family ties and is not a flight risk. Nature of prosecution evidence is mostly all documentary in nature, which has been seized and there is no likelihood of tempering with the same.”
“Right to life does not mean mere right to exist but to live with dignity. Such a right cannot be and ought not be curtailed on the ground that petitioner father’s is an accused in pending cases.”
“The fact that the petitioner belongs to a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe may have caused some discomfort among the Trustees, leading to the denial of access. Such conduct by the Trustees is unacceptable.”
The Court noted that since the petitioner was not found to be involved in any offence, his plea for quashing the FIR no longer required adjudication.
“The absence of any progress, despite the charge sheet being filed in 2014, raises serious concerns about the administration of justice. Such delay undermines the legal principle that justice delayed is justice denied.”
“Virtual presence cannot substitute the physical presence of a father at his daughter’s engagement, which is a once-in-a-lifetime event for both father and daughter.”
“It is the bounden duty of the State, as per the Constitutional obligations casted upon it, to protect the life and liberty of every citizen.”