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‘Arbitrary, illegal and in colourable exercise of power’; P&H HC directs Union Bank of India to refund forfeited amount deposited by auction purchaser

The bank has acted in an arbitrary and illegal manner by claiming that the entire bid amount shall be deposited by the petitioner, while on the other hand, avoiding the question of the supervening legal impossibility, which debarred them from issuing Sale Certificate or handing over the physical possession of the property to petitioner.

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‘Would like to prevent a situation where lengthy and arduous trial becomes punishment in itself’; P&H HC grants bail to UAPA accused in custody for 3 years and 8 months

The allegations against the accused are that he was allegedly involved in anti-national activities but only a mobile phone was recovered from him containing objectionable photographs of arms and ammunition. There was no other recovery either of firearms or any other incriminating material.