Court Directs District Legal Services Authorities To Hire Advocates To Help Release Of Undertrials Unable To Furnish Bail Bonds: Uttarakhand High Court

In a significant development, the Uttarakhand High Court, comprising Hon'ble Chief Justice Ritu Bahri and Hon'ble Justice Rakesh Thapliyal, issued a directive aimed at ensuring that undertrial prisoners, who have been unable to secure their release due to the non-submission of bail bonds, receive appropriate legal representation and assistance. Background of the Case: The case came into focus when the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority presented a letter dated 12.08.2024,…