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Supreme Court restores bail after Patna HC staffer allegedly changed order from 'allowed' to 'rejected'
The Supreme Court of India restored bail to a petitioner after discovering a Patna High Court staffer changed the order from 'allowed' to 'rejected'. This incident highlights issues in judicial order processing.
Why It Matters
Reveals vulnerabilities in court administration and underscores the need for integrity in judicial processes to ensure fair justice delivery.
Timeline
4 Events
Petition restored to Patna High Court
November 11
SC restores petitioner's plea to Patna High Court for fresh decision on merits, listed before appropriate court.
Supreme Court sets aside Patna HC order
October 24
SC rules courts cannot impose condition to furnish bail bonds six months after bail grant, sets aside Patna HC order, directs trial court to release petitioner on bail with Rs 10,000 bonds and two sureties.
Supreme Court hears petition on October 24
October 24
Supreme Court bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma hears petition challenging Patna HC order that imposed furnishing of bail bonds after six months without reasons.
Patna High Court grants bail but staffer changes order
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Patna High Court initially allowed bail in a case under Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act involving recovery of 40 litres of country-made liquor, but a staffer changed 'allowed' to 'rejected'.