Justice Virender Singh Archives

‘Denying such relief would be punishment for his family’; Himachal Pradesh HC grants probation to rash driving convict after 20 years

“Probation is a kind of non-custodial sentence which gives the convict an opportunity to reform himself, while abiding certain conditions imposed by the Court, instead of directing him to undergo substantive sentences.”

FIR registration invalid ground to deny parole

Case Briefs High Courts

Mere registration of FIR invalid ground to deny parole: Himachal Pradesh HC grants 42-days parole for agricultural purposes

“The accused’s parole was denied by the District Magistrate as the victim’s mother had raised safety concern and also because during his previous parole, an FIR was registered against him for involvement in an altercation.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Separate orders required for bail bond cancellation and imposing penalty under S. 446 CrPC’; Himachal Pradesh HC allows appeal of a penalised surety, remands matter

“Bare reading of Section 446 of the CrPC makes out a case wherein separate orders are required to be passed by the Court, firstly, at the time of cancellation of the bail bonds, and secondly, when the penalty is imposed.”