Trial Court Must Publish Proclamation for Proclaimed Offender; Adjournment Awaiting Appearance Not Permitted: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Sandeep Kaur has successfully challenged the order declaring her a proclaimed offender in the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. The case revolves around the proclamation process under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), highlighting critical procedural errors that led to the quashing of the previous order. Details of the Case: 1. FIR Registration and Initial Proceedings: On 03.06.2018, an FIR was lodged against Sandeep Kaur under Sections…