In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India recently conducted proceedings in a Writ Petition(Criminal) presided over by Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal. The petitioner, Santosh Kumar Singh, sought relief against the State of Uttar Pradesh. The case, featuring requests for admission such as Interim Bail and Permission to Present Additional Facts and Grounds, underwent an extensive hearing on November 20, 2023.
Advocating for the petitioner, Mr. Neeraj Kumar Jain, a Senior Advocate, and his team presented their arguments before the bench. On the opposing side, the State of Uttar Pradesh was represented by Mr. V.K. Shukla, also a Senior Advocate, and his legal team.
The court order highlighted a "failure to comply with the order dated 25th September 2023." Taking a firm stance, the judges issued a notice to the Secretary of the Home Department of the State of Uttar Pradesh. The notice mandates the Secretary to "appear before this Court on the next date, either in person or through video conferencing, and provide an explanation for the State's conduct." This directive is to be addressed by December 11, 2023.
The court also considered documents submitted by the petitioner's counsel, indicating that the petitioner's wife is scheduled for surgery on November 27, 2023. In response, the judges instructed the State to "authenticate the mentioned documents." Copies of these documents were provided to the respondents' legal team during the court proceedings.
Legal proceedings are set to resume on November 23, 2023, during which the court will deliberate on the petitioner's request for interim bail. The case underscores the intricacies of the legal system and the importance of adhering to court orders, with the judiciary taking a proactive stance to ensure accountability.
Case: Santosh Kumar Singh Vs. the State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr,
Writ Petition(s)(Criminal) No(s). 430/2023.
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