An accused in a robbery case had to remain in custody for 16 months after his bail plea was denied by Sessions Court of Panchkula, though he was granted bail by the CJM (Chief Judicial Magistrate) court, Panchkula. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has now sought an explanation from the then Sessions Judge, Panchkula, concerning the matter. The matter came to light, when the petitioner, Nishant alias Nishu, had filed his bail application before the High Court bench. Thereafter, the petitioner had approached the HC craving for grant of regular bail, which is listed now for September 14, 2021. “Let explanation be rendered by Subhas Mehla, the then Sessions Judge, Panchkula as to how this situation has cropped up,” said the HC bench in the order.

Source: Indian Express July 13, 2021 22:41 UTC