Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-11
Istkar vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Istkar
- Respondent
- The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Author
- Dinesh Maheshwari
- Bench
- Sudhanshu Dhulia, Dinesh Maheshwari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of forfeiture of a bond under Section 107 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The court examined the implications of the High Court's order which upheld the forfeiture decision made by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Ultimately, the Supreme Court provided clarity on the procedural aspects and the conditions under which such forfeiture can be contested, emphasizing the need for proper justification in such matters.