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Anticipatory Bail Once Granted Does Not Automatically Expire Upon Filing of Charge-Sheet: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court in dowry death-related matter observed that once an anticipatory bail is granted, then it will continue without fixed expiry. The mere filing of a charge-sheet, the taking of cognizance, or the issuance of summons shall not, by itself, operate to terminate the protection granted, unless specific reasons are duly recorded. The above … Read more

Summoning Order Passed Without Hearing the Party, Unconstitutional; Court Seeks Explanation from Judge: Allahabad High Court

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  The Allahabad High Court has taken serious note of a summoning order passed by the Special Judge (SC/ST Act), Bhadohi, observing that the accused was not granted an opportunity of hearing as required under the relevant provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The Court examined the records, and observed that, “it appears that … Read more