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Allahabad HC grants anticipatory bail to a 65-year-old accused in a 20-year-old land fraud case under Section 420 IPC, citing inordinate delay in FIR lodging and absence of independent witnesses. The ruling underscores the court's emphasis on procedural fairness and senior citizen considerations in bail adjudication.
Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail to a petitioner in a land fraud case, holding that bonafide purchase via bank transfer, absence of criminal antecedents, and prolonged pre-trial detention without witness examination justify release. The ruling reinforces that bail cannot be denied solely on the gravity of allegations if the accused’s conduct and evidence of legitimacy are established.
The Supreme Court ruled that criminal investigations under BNSS Section 193(3) cannot be stayed even in cases involving overlapping civil disputes, such as fraudulent land sales by societies. The Court emphasized that the filing of a charge-sheet is mandatory to ensure criminal proceedings proceed without delay, overriding interim High Court orders seeking to halt investigations.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail to a bonafide land purchaser, holding that Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita protects those who unknowingly transact with impersonators.