#non-appearance in court

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an accused facing serious IPC charges after finding that non-appearance in court stemmed solely from counsel's miscommunication, not intentional defiance. This ruling reinforces that procedural fairness under Article 21 must accommodate human error in legal representation, especially when the accused offers a credible undertaking to cooperate - setting a precedent for accused persons caught in systemic communication failures.

Punjab & Haryana HC rules that an FIR registered solely for non-appearance under BNSS Section 209 loses its punitive force once the accused appears, pays costs, and secures regular bail. The court held that procedural compliance overrides technical prosecution, setting a precedent for anticipatory bail in similar cases.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that bail cancellation and proclamation proceedings cannot be sustained if the accused's non-appearance is due to bonafide livelihood reasons. The Court directed surrender with costs and reinstated bail under strict conditions, reinforcing that procedural fairness must account for genuine hardships faced by accused persons.