The Supreme Court set aside an Allahabad High Court order remanding a revenue map correction case, stressing that unnecessary remands only create fresh litigation. The bench said courts must aim to reduce disputes, not reopen settled matters.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that failure to inform an arrested person of the grounds for their arrest violates Article 22 of the Constitution. In the case of Manjeet Singh, the court cancelled his remand order due to this lapse, emphasizing the magistrate’s duty to ensure compliance with constitutional safeguards.
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The Orissa High Court ruled that an accused person already in custody for one case can seek anticipatory bail in another case. The purpose of remand in the subsequent case is to facilitate investigation, not to equate to a fresh arrest. If remanded, the accused can seek regular bail but not anticipatory bail. This upholds the rights of both the accused and investigating agencies.
NEW DELHI: Today (9th April): The Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a liquor case, deeming it valid. The court found sufficient evidence of hawala transactions and statements, dismissing his claims of political motivation. The decision sets a precedent for accountability of public officials.