Shiv Karan and 3 Others v. State of U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court refused relief in an application to quash criminal proceedings after the applicants gave up the challenge to the summoning order. However, the Court directed expeditious bail hearings within 30 days if applicants appear, relying on seven-Judge and Supreme Court precedents, and restrained coercive action during this period.
What did the court decide?
Application to quash refused; coercive action stayed for 30 days; direction for expeditious bail hearing if applicants appear.