Bombay High Court hearing PIL seeking criminal prosecution against a group of individuals for forging various deeds and operating educational institutions.
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CJ: Why not approach the Magistrate under Section 156 of the CrPC? To register FIR? Or to direct initiation of investigation?
Counsel for petitioner: But the parties are influential.
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Counsel for petitioner: But the parties are influential.
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CJ: If we do not ask the litigants to follow the statutory provisions then it is not good. We have taken an oath to follow the law. We have to ensure that it is followed.
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CJ: When high court directs prosecution to arrest someone, and when the person approaches the judicial officer for bail, then the judicial officer is under the impression that since this is high court directed, then bail cannot be granted.
CJ: These are tactics to pressurise the judicial officers.
Counsel seeks leave to withdraw the plea and approach the appropriate forum.
Counsel seeks leave to withdraw the plea and approach the appropriate forum.
Order: Advocate seeks leave to withdraw, and approach the appropriate forum. This order shall not preclude the petitioner from seeking appropriate remedies.
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