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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.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 65-year-old accused with a critical heart condition, emphasizing that prolonged pre-trial detention violates the right to health under Article 21 when no overt act is visible in CCTV footage and charge framing remains pending. This ruling reinforces that medical vulnerability and lack of direct involvement must weigh heavily in bail decisions, even in serious Arms Act cases.
The Bombay High Court held that a senior citizen’s prolonged medical distress and recent family losses constitute sufficient cause to condone delay in filing a consumer appeal, reinforcing that personal hardship, not just procedural compliance, must be weighed under the Act. This sets a vital precedent for elderly litigants navigating complex legal timelines amid health and emotional crises.
ITAT Bangalore rules that a senior citizen's delayed access to the e-filing portal, coupled with their tax consultant's overseas absence, qualifies as 'sufficient cause' under Section 268 of the Income Tax Act for condonation of a 122-day delay in filing an appeal. The decision underscores the tribunal's flexibility in accommodating practical difficulties faced by elderly taxpayers in digital compliance.