#role in offence

Punjab & Haryana HC distinguishes bail eligibility in POCSO-linked extortion cases based on the accused's role: Dev Kumar, a mere money collector, was granted bail, while Arun Kumar, involved in conspiracy and threats, was denied. The ruling sets a precedent for role-based bail considerations in sexual offences involving financial exploitation.

Allahabad HC ruled that merely handing a stick to a co-accused during a violent assault does not amount to direct participation under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, justifying bail for the accused. The court distinguished between passive assistance and active infliction of life-threatening injuries, setting a precedent for assessing secondary liability in violent offences.