Allahabad High Court.
N
News1813-02-2026, 20:58

Allahabad HC Judge Seeks Removal From Bail Roster After SC Calls Order 'Shocking'

  • Justice Pankaj Bhatia requested removal from the bail roster after Supreme Court criticism.
  • SC termed his bail order in a dowry death case "one of the most shocking and disappointing orders."
  • The High Court granted bail to a man accused of strangling his wife, citing no prior criminal history.
  • SC bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan canceled the bail.
  • The case involves a dowry death where the wife died within three months of marriage, with post-mortem confirming strangulation.

More like this

Loading more articles...