#familial association

Patna High Court ruled that mere familial relationship with the primary accused in a POCSO case does not establish criminal liability without direct evidence or medical corroboration. The court granted anticipatory bail to the father, emphasizing that omnibus allegations cannot justify arrest or bail denial under criminal jurisprudence.

Jharkhand High Court rules that mere familial association with a co-accused does not justify sustaining criminal proceedings under CrPC Section 239. The court emphasized the necessity of independent evidence linking the accused to the alleged offence for discharge denial.

Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that continued detention is unlawful under Article 21 when the accused is linked to a crime solely through familial ties without direct evidence of participation. The judgment reinforces the presumption of innocence and strict evidence requirements for bail denial under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.