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Non-Filing of Charge Sheet Copies Does Not Confer Default Bail: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has ruled that non-filing of charge sheet copies does not confer default bail. The court has clarified that the non-filing of charge sheet copies is not a ground for default bail, and that the accused must be present in…

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Non-Filing of Charge Sheet Copies Does Not Confer Default Bail: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that non-filing of charge sheet copies does not confer default bail. The court has clarified that the non-filing of charge sheet copies is not a ground for default bail, and that the accused must be present in court to claim bail. The ruling has significant implications for the criminal justice system, where the non-filing of charge sheet copies has often been used as a ground for default bail. The court has held that the non-filing of charge sheet copies is a procedural lapse, and that it does not affect the merits of the case. The ruling is a significant development in the criminal justice system, where the court has sought to clarify the law on default bail. The court has also emphasized the importance of the accused being present in court to claim bail.

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