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Chhattisgarh High Court rules that prolonged pre-trial detention (exceeding six weeks) entitles bail under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, even after charge-sheet filing, if trial delay is anticipated. The ruling reinforces bail jurisprudence balancing custody duration against trial expediency for road accident cases.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that where parties to a non-heinous road accident case under IPC Sections 279, 337, and 338 reach a voluntary compromise, the FIR may be quashed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita if continuing prosecution offers no discernible public benefit. This sets a clear precedent for courts to prioritize restorative justice over mechanical prosecution in low-severity traffic offences, benefiting accused persons and reducing judicial backlog.
Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that the absence of a blood test to confirm intoxication levels renders mere alcohol smell inadequate to deny bail under BNSS Section 483. The decision underscores that liberty cannot be curtailed based on unscientific evidence, especially after charge-sheet filing and prolonged detention.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for minor road accidents where parties reach a compromise and compensation is paid, holding that continued prosecution serves no public purpose for simple injuries. The ruling reinforces the court's inherent powers to prevent abuse of process in compoundable offences with civil flavours.