How has CJP managed to secure bail for 32 detainees from #Assam's infamous #DetentionCamps ?
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1) Identify eligible detainees
CJP volunteers are in touch with authorities at various detention camps as well as lawyers and family members of detainees. We prepared a list of who have completed the requisite period in detention in order to qualify for bail. 2/10
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CJP volunteers are in touch with authorities at various detention camps as well as lawyers and family members of detainees. We prepared a list of who have completed the requisite period in detention in order to qualify for bail. 2/10
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2) Find the correct address
There is often a discrepancy in the address as given by the detainee, the address as it appears in official records & the location from where the person was actually arrested. This often leads to confusion in terms of jurisdiction.
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There is often a discrepancy in the address as given by the detainee, the address as it appears in official records & the location from where the person was actually arrested. This often leads to confusion in terms of jurisdiction.
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3) Find bailors
The next step is to find people willing to offer surety in order to bail out the detainee. Two bailors are required for each detainee & they have to fulfill certain criteria.
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You can read about all the steps here: cjp.org.in/the-arduous-ta…
The next step is to find people willing to offer surety in order to bail out the detainee. Two bailors are required for each detainee & they have to fulfill certain criteria.
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You can read about all the steps here: cjp.org.in/the-arduous-ta…
4) Get documents verified
The documents of all bailors need to be verified. In case documents are rejected, CJP has to look for new bailors and start the process all over again.
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The documents of all bailors need to be verified. In case documents are rejected, CJP has to look for new bailors and start the process all over again.
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5) Prepare all affidavits and petitions
CJP team members work this out on behalf of the detenu’s family & bailors, as usually they have no capacity or willingness to pay the expenditure on behalf of the detenues. 6/10
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CJP team members work this out on behalf of the detenu’s family & bailors, as usually they have no capacity or willingness to pay the expenditure on behalf of the detenues. 6/10
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6) Submit all documents and bail application at SP’s office
The verified documents and a bail application in a prescribed format are then submitted to the Superintendent of Police of the concerned jurisdiction. 7/10
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The verified documents and a bail application in a prescribed format are then submitted to the Superintendent of Police of the concerned jurisdiction. 7/10
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7) Get the released inmate out of the detention camp
CJP ensures that each inmate is received outside the detention camp by a CJP team and they are dropped home safely in a vehicle arranged for this purpose.
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CJP ensures that each inmate is received outside the detention camp by a CJP team and they are dropped home safely in a vehicle arranged for this purpose.
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8) Post-release formalities
In the first week, the detainee & bailors have to appear at the local police station. The detainee has to also carry a picture of the person with whom they are living and submit it to the police followed by weekly visits.
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In the first week, the detainee & bailors have to appear at the local police station. The detainee has to also carry a picture of the person with whom they are living and submit it to the police followed by weekly visits.
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As you can see this is an arduous process. We're committed to to not just ensuring more such releases from detention, but also to providing legal aid &assistance for the victims to navigate the legal process.
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You can help us with a donation here: cjp.org.in/donateforassam/
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You can help us with a donation here: cjp.org.in/donateforassam/
To read about this process in detail you can visit: cjp.org.in/the-arduous-ta…
