Illegal Railway Ticket Booking Is Cognizable But Bailable Offense: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to an accused involved in the illegal business of ticket booking under Section 143 of the Railways Act, 1989. The Court held that the offense, although punishable with imprisonment of up to three years, is both bailable and cognizable, even though the Railways Act does not explicitly state this. Court's Reasoning on Bailability The accused, Minku,…