POCSO SC/ST Can Bail Plea Be Heard in Victim's Absence If They Choose Not to Appear Despite Notice Under Section 483(2) BNSS? Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has clarified the scope of Section 483(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and held that a bail application in certain rape cases involving minors can be heard even when the complainant or victim is absent, provided proper information regarding the hearing was given to them. Court's Interpretation Of Section 483(2) BNSS Justice Subhash Vidyarthi observed that the legal requirement under Section 483(2) BNSS…
