Lakhimpur Kheri Case: SC Cancels Ashish Mishra’s Bail, Calls HC’s Approach ‘Myopic’
The Supreme Court on Monday cancels the bail of Ashish Mishra, Son of State Home Minister, Ajay Mishra Teni, who is the main culprit in the Lakhimpur Kheri case. The Apex court gave a one week's time to surrender. The bench consisting of CJI NV Ramana and Justice Surya Kant and Hima Kholi passed the following judgement. In a 24 page judgement, the SC bench also shows displeasure regarding the functioning of the Allahabad HC. The SC bench quotes "The presence of 'State' in the proceedings does not tantamount to according a hearing to a 'Victim' of the crime". Why SC Calls HC Approach 'Myopic'? Allahabad HC granted bail to Ashish Mishra on 10th Feb 2022. While writing the judgement Justice Kant criticized HC's "myopic' approach in granting bail to the culprit without giving chance ...
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