The Supreme Court of India ruled that failing to appear in response to a proclamation under Section 82 of the CrPC is a stand-alone offence under Section 174A of the IPC. This offence remains valid even if the proclamation ceases to be in effect. The judgment came in an appeal challenging a decision by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This clarification reinforces accountability in complying with legal proclamations.
Yesterday, On 22nd November, Former Supreme Court judge Justice H.S. Bedi passed away on November 22, marking a significant loss for the legal community. He was the father of Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Jasjit Singh Bedi. His cremation will take place in Chandigarh, with lawyers at the High Court observing work refrains in tribute.
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The Supreme Court has directed on 29th May, the CBI to provide witness statements to the prime accused, Kalyani Singh, within two weeks. Kalyani is involved in the Sippy Sidhu murder case, where she allegedly murdered the national-level shooter. Kalyani’s appeal for access to specific documents from the CBI was granted by the Court.
