Default Bail Granted; Permits Oral Request for Extension of Custody Period: Karnataka High Court
In a recent legal development under Section 167 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C) and Section 43D (2) (b) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAP Act), the Karnataka High Court addressed a crucial question regarding the priority between a bail application and an application seeking an extension of investigation time. The case, numbered WP No. 7388 of 2023, involved Accused No. 21 in Special C.C. No. 123/2023 before…
