Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case | Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Bail Plea Of Police Officer Who Allegedly Helped Accused Flee From Custody
The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied bail to a police officer implicated in aiding an accused's escape in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case. The officer allegedly facilitated the escape during transit to court. The court rejected the bail plea, citing the serious nature of the offense and the risk of tampering with evidence. The prosecution argued that granting bail could jeopardize the investigation. The decision underscores the judiciary's stance on custodial responsibilities and the gravity of aiding criminal escape, emphasizing public safety and judicial integrity.