Non-Bailable Warrant Quashed in Maintenance Case; Trial Courts Directed to Follow Sequence under Section 87 CrPC: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently emphasized the importance of following proper procedure while issuing Non-Bailable Warrants (NBW) in maintenance cases. Justice L Victoria Gowri observed that the object of Section 125 CrPC is social justice. Courts must ensure that maintenance orders are implemented while safeguarding the liberty of individuals from arbitrary arrest. The judgment highlighted that balancing enforcement of orders with fairness is a hallmark of criminal jurisprudence. Background Of…