HumanRights
Exempted Authorities under Section 24 of the RTI Act: An in-Depth Analysis Across Jurisdictions
by Suhael Buttan* and Mohit Mansharamani**
Delhi High Court analyses the precise definition of the word “forthwith” in Section 50 CrPC; Sets aside arrest due to non-compliance
Sufficient time must be given to an arrestee after the grounds of arrest have been served upon him in writing, to enable the arrestee to engage and confer with legal counsel, the test being that the arrestee must have meaningful opportunity to resist his remand to police custody or judicial custody.
Delhi High Court grants interim medical bail to a Tihar Jail detainee for urgent medical treatment after willful non-compliance of orders by Jail authorities
Even though the applicant/petitioner is an accused in the serious crime money laundering, this Court believes that he has every right to avail the best medical treatment, and no authority can curtail the Fundament Right provided to him by the Constitution of India.