https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307368 The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for the accused in a case involving serious offences under the IPC and POCSO Act. The High Court's decision was deemed to violate established criminal law principles, particularly in ordering scientific tests resembling a mini-trial. Criticism was also directed at the High Court for repeatedly disclosing the victim's identity, contrary to legal provisions safeguarding victim anonymity. The State's lethargic response in not filing an appeal prompted the Supreme Court to intervene, emphasizing the State's duty to uphold legal standards. The Court directed the trial court to expedite proceedings while highlighting the significance of adhering to legal principles and protecting victims' identities. en-us Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:30:26 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307368 The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for the accused in a case involving serious offences under the IPC and POCSO Act. The High Court's decision was deemed to violate established criminal law principles, particularly in ordering scientific tests resembling a mini-trial. Criticism was also directed at the High Court for repeatedly disclosing the victim's identity, contrary to legal provisions safeguarding victim anonymity. The State's lethargic response in not filing an appeal prompted the Supreme Court to intervene, emphasizing the State's duty to uphold legal standards. The Court directed the trial court to expedite proceedings while highlighting the significance of adhering to legal principles and protecting victims' identities. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307368