Anticipatory bail should be granted in exceptional cases: Delhi HC
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New Delhi (PTI): The power to grant anticipatory bail is an exceptional power and should be exercised only in exceptional cases, the Delhi High Court has said.
Justice Ravinder Dudeja made the observation while denying the anticipatory bail to Ashish Kumar, a New Friends Colony resident accused of assaulting his cousin in a property dispute matter, saying "the law aides only those who abide by law".
The judge said he was required for the purpose of custodial interrogation and for the recovery of weapon of offence.
"The power of grant of anticipatory bail is an exceptional power and should be exercised only in exceptional cases and not as a matter of course," the judge said in an order passed on July 1.
The application claimed that Kumar was falsely implicated in the case due to prior property dispute between his and the complainant's family, noting that the applicant had not joined the investigation and NBWs (non-bailable warrants) have since been issued against him.
The judge noted the status report filed by prosecution in the case revealed that the complainant had suffered injuries.
"No doubt, injured has since been discharged from hospital and injuries have been opined to be simple in nature, but applicant is required for the purpose of custodial interrogation for the recovery of weapon of offence.The law aides only those who abide by law," the judge said.
The application claimed the incident was the result of provocation by the complainant, who was illegally constructing a kitchen on the disputed property without any authorisation or consent and when the applicant objected, the complainant assaulted the applicant's brother.
It further submitted that applicant himself and his mother suffered injuries in the incident, but no cross FIR has been registered against the complainant.
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If you have a conscience, apologize to the people: R Ashoka slams Yathindra over Nalwadi comparison
Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka launched a scathing attack on MLC Dr. Yathindra, demanding that he retract his controversial statement comparing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the late Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Ashoka urged Yathindra to apologize to the people of Karnataka if he had even a shred of conscience and any respect for the Mysuru royal lineage.
In a strongly worded social media post on Sunday, Ashoka stated, “Comparing Siddaramaiah to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar is nothing short of absurd. Where is Nalwadi, who was bestowed the title of ‘Rajarshi’ by Mahatma Gandhi himself, and where is Siddaramaiah, who has stooped to being a puppet in the hands of fake Gandhis for the sake of power?”
He continued his critique by contrasting the enduring legacy of Nalwadi, remembered fondly by Kannadigas for his people-centric development, with what he termed as Siddaramaiah’s failure to manage Karnataka’s economy, burdening every household with debt.
Ashoka highlighted several stark differences, while Nalwadi built Mysore University over a century ago, Siddaramaiah is shutting down nine universities due to lack of funds. Nalwadi famously sold his family’s gold to build the KRS dam, whereas Siddaramaiah is accused of grabbing 14 sites meant for the public. Nalwadi established Bhadravati Iron & Steel Plant, Sandalwood Soap Factory, and Mysore Paper Mills. In contrast, Ashoka claimed Siddaramaiah's governance drove away industries, investors, and entrepreneurs. Nalwadi pioneered reservations for the backward classes long before it became mainstream. Siddaramaiah, Ashoka alleged, is reducing social justice to a gimmick by sticking labels on doors in the name of surveys.
While acknowledging Yathindra’s emotional attachment to his father, Ashoka emphasized that comparing Siddaramaiah to a visionary like Nalwadi was “laughable, baseless, and a gross insult” to the late king.
In his concluding remarks, Ashoka slammed the government for ignoring farmers’ needs despite an early monsoon. He accused the administration of being caught up in internal power struggles and negligence, forcing farmers into despair. “This government will not be spared from the curse of the farmers,” he warned.
