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Arguments
- The Amicus argues that certain directions in the Satender Kumar Antil case fall within the jurisdiction of States/Union Territories/CBI and High Courts.
- The Amicus has thoroughly studied and verified the details before making this argument.
- There are directions that fall under the domain of both the States and the High Courts.
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Analysis
- Union Territories directed to provide details of Special Courts constituted
- States directed to provide details of steps taken for creation of Additional Special Courts
- States directed to give details of non-compliance with Sections 41 and 41-A of CrPC and actions taken against erring police officers
- States directed to ensure prosecutors are updated on legal positions and provide training periodically
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Decision
- Secretary, DLSA may engage with legal aid advocate to have the surety amount reduced
- Appropriate orders may be passed by the trial Court for the return of the surety amount to the Government’s account
- Discretion to pay bail amount higher than Rs. 40,000/- and recommend to the Empowered Committee
- Benefit not available to persons accused under specified Acts
- Procedure for release of convicted prisoners on account of non-payment of fine amount
- Financial support for poor prisoners scheme up to Rs. 40,000/- per case
- Monitoring of compliance by States, Union Territories, High Courts, Union of India, CBI, and NALSA
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Case Title: SATENDER KUMAR ANTIL Vs. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (2024 INSC 134)
Case Number: MA-002034 / 2022
