'Pains Judicial Conscience': Explanation Sought from Magistrate for Issuing Release Warrant Without Bail Compliance: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C., the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the case of Sumit Awasthi, an accused in an alleged financial fraud involving charges under Sections 406 (Criminal Breach of Trust) and 420 (Cheating) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The accused had earlier been granted bail under conditional terms, but questions arose regarding non-compliance with one of the key conditions related to…
