Criminal Antecedents Have Societal Impact, Cannot Be Brushed Aside; Orissa HC Denies Bail in Extortion-Arms Act case
“The criminal antecedents of an accused cannot be brushed lightly as it has got definite impact on the society.”
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‘Would like to prevent a situation where lengthy and arduous trial becomes punishment in itself’; P&H HC grants bail to UAPA accused in custody for 3 years and 8 months
The allegations against the accused are that he was allegedly involved in anti-national activities but only a mobile phone was recovered from him containing objectionable photographs of arms and ammunition. There was no other recovery either of firearms or any other incriminating material.