Justice Manisha Batra Archives

“No rare & exceptional case showing that investigation was tainted”: P&H HC refuses transfer of cheating case against dentists by Kenyan woman to CBI

The Constitutional Court can exercise its constitutional powers in transferring investigation from State investigating agency to any other investigating agency, including CBI, only in rare and exceptional cases.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Mere fact that contraband was found in transparent bag cannot alone be evidence of innocence or police malice’: Punjab & Haryana HC refuses bail to NDPS accused

“Both scenarios create a paradox as the petitioner knowingly carrying it or the police falsely planting it are equally vulnerable to speculative reasoning and seem unlikely as an accused carrying contraband openly in a transparent bag defies caution, whereas the police planting evidence in a transparent bag defies strategic thinking.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘No illegal confinement by State’; Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses habeas corpus plea seeking release of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

“Jagjit Singh is said to be free to go home after seeking discharge from the hospital. In such circumstances, it cannot be said that he is in illegal confinement of the State. However, the State is directed to ensure that there should be no hindrance if the family members, friends, relatives, or any other person wish to see him in the hospital.”