Contempt Notice Issued to DSP for Seeking Certified Copy of Bail Order and Later Discharging Accused on Lenient Grounds: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant order, the Punjab & Haryana High Court discharged Bir Bhan, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kaithal, from a contempt notice, taking a lenient view despite observing willful disobedience of the Court's directions. The DSP was earlier served notice for his conduct in a case involving pre-arrest bail under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Interim bail granted, but officer sought certified order The…
