Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act Archives

Link Addl. Sessions Judge competent to extend investigation period beyond 90 days under MCOCA; Delhi HC upholds rejection of default bail

The Court held that extension of the investigation period under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, by a Link Judge, during the absence of the designated Special Judge, does not render custody illegal or entitle the accused to default bail.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘If he goes back to his books, it can reform him’; Bombay HC grants bail to 19-year-old accused in robbery case, gives opportunity to continue education

“Constantly witnessing his peers moving ahead in life causes frustration which could create an emotion of rebellion, and coupled with the exposure to criminality in prison, it could easily gain traction and push him to become a hardened criminal.”