Thus, it remains undisputed that the pe��oner was suffering from mental illness for which she had visited hospital on 20.12.2014 which was 01 year and 04 months prior to the date of her being declared as proclaimed offender. It also remains undisputed that up to the date of impugned order i.e. 17.03.2016, the pe��oner was suffering from mental illness and in fact she con�nued to take treatment �ll July, 2022. Resultantly, there are reasonable grounds to believe that even if it is presumed that the pe��oner was aware of the ini�a�on of proclama�on proceedings, she was mentally not in a fit state of mind to assess its implica�ons or to present herself before the Court. Thus, she is en�tled to benefit of doubt. However, it also remains undisputed that condi�on of the pe��oner has improved from July, 2022 and there is no averments that as on date she is not in a fit state of mind, as such, in order to prove her bonafide, she is directed to appear before the concerned trial Court on or before 15.11.2023 and produce copy of the order on the next date of hearing. To enable the pe��oner to appear before the concerned Court, no coercive steps shall be taken against the pe��oner �ll 21.11.2023.”
