Gurwinder’s Bail

Posted on by Rudrajyoti Nath Ray

On 19.10.2018, secret information was received about 2 hanging cloth banners, on which Khalistan Jindabad and Khalistan Referendum 2020 was written, at Pillars Kot Mit Singh Flyover, Amritsar.

Language of bail limitation adopted in Section 43D(5) of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 remains unique. Courts are burdened with a sensitive task.

Call Detail Records unveils a consistent pattern of communication even prior to trip to Srinagar for procurement of weapons. Appeal fails.

– Hon’ble Justice Aravind Kumar, Gurwinder Singh v. State of Punjab, [Criminal Appeal No. 704 of 2024].

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Police carried out a raid at ‘Ahmad Palace’ on 11th July 2022. There was a recovery and seizure of incriminating articles and documents relating to Popular Front of India. Retired Police Officer Jalaluddin Khan was arrested on 12th July 2022.

Thwaha Fasal v. Union of India, (2022) 14 SCC 766 held, Court has to examine material forming part of Charge Sheet to decide whether there are reasonable grounds for believing accusations are prima facie true. While doing so, Court must take Charge Sheet as it is. There is nothing in same which shows, Jalaluddin has taken part in or has committed unlawful activities. Special Court and High Court did not consider material in Charge Sheet objectively.

– Hon’ble Justice Abhay S. Oka, Jalaluddin Khan v. Union of India, [Criminal Appeal No. 3173 of 2024].

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