
Bombay High Court Criticises Police and Judges for Wrongful Conviction
The Bombay High Court has pulled up police and judges for mishandling evidence in a case that wrongfully convicted a postmaster, leading to his acquittal.
The Bombay High Court has pulled up police and judges for mishandling evidence in a case that wrongfully convicted a postmaster, leading to his acquittal.
The Supreme Court sent a sessions judge to the judicial academy for denying bail without proper reason, despite earlier guidelines. The court stressed that bail should not be denied routinely, especially when custody is not required.
The Bombay High Court criticized the police and judges for failing to properly examine evidence, leading to a wrongful conviction. The court has ordered corrective action to improve judicial training.
The Supreme Court reprimands a sessions judge for rejecting bail despite clear guidelines, sending him to a judicial academy for skill improvement. The court stresses the need for liberal bail grants in cases where custody isn’t required.
The Supreme Court has mandated the retraining of a sessions judge at a judicial academy due to his reluctance to grant bail, despite previous warnings. This decision aims to ensure judges uphold the law and protect individual liberty.
The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized police and judges for mishandling evidence in a wrongful conviction case. The court highlighted the need for better training and oversight to prevent such errors in the future.