Justice Sashikanta Mishra Archives

‘Objective of Freedom Fighters’ Pension Scheme to honour genuine freedom fighters without harassment or delay’; Orissa HC directs for release of pension to 100-yr-old freedom fighter

The Scheme requires submission of two co-prisoners’ certificates as incarceration proof, however, the petitioner was able to submit only one affidavit from a co-prisoner. The Court accepted the same as sufficient proof of the petitioner’s claim.

Case Briefs High Courts

Whether accused under custody in one case can seek anticipatory bail for another case? Orissa HC answers

“The investigating agency, if it feels necessary for the purpose of interrogation, can seek remand of the accused whilst he is in custody in connection with the previous case and if such order granting remand is passed, it would no longer be open to the accused to seek anticipatory bail, but he can seek regular bail.”