Release Accused on Single Surety; No Custody If Chargesheet Filed Without Arrest: Allahabad High Court to UP Courts

In a significant development aimed at protecting the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Allahabad High Court has issued detailed, binding directions to all trial courts across Uttar Pradesh to ensure consistent and lawful procedure in cases where the chargesheet is filed without arrest. The Court exercised its power under Article 227 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023…