Supreme Court Criticizes UP Government for Delay in Releasing Prisoner Due to Clerical Error in Bail Order
The Supreme Court slammed the State of Uttar Pradesh for failing to release a prisoner promptly despite a bail order. The court ordered Rs 5 lakh compensation for the delayed release caused by a clerical mistake. The incident highlights the importance of not denying personal liberty over minor errors.
The Supreme Court criticized the State of Uttar Pradesh for failing to release a prisoner despite a bail order. The Court directed the state to pay Rs 5 Lakhs as compensation to the accused. The bench emphasized that personal liberty should not be denied over minor errors in court orders.
The prisoner was arrested for specific offenses, and the bail order had a clerical error. The Court highlighted that focusing on technicalities and not implementing court orders is a serious issue.
The bench ordered a judicial inquiry into the matter to determine the reasons for the delay in the prisoner's release. It also stressed the importance of respecting personal liberty and following court orders.
The Court expressed concern over the delay in the prisoner's release and emphasized the value of liberty. It ordered provisional compensation of Rs 5 lakhs and directed the state to report compliance by a specified date.
According to the source: Live Law.
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