Pre-Arrest Bail Declined to Court Clerk Accused of Tampering with Traffic Challans; Custodial Interrogation Deemed Necessary: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a court employee accused of colluding with police personnel and court staff to illegally manipulate traffic challans in exchange for money. The Court held that custodial interrogation of the accused was necessary to ensure a fair and effective investigation. The decision was delivered on 15 January 2026 in the case titled Ram Kishan VERSUS State of Haryana.…