Courts Should Not Waste Undue Time Chasing Absconding Accused: P&H High Court

Aiman J. Chishti

15 July 2026 6:21 PM IST

  • Courts Should Not Waste Undue Time Chasing Absconding Accused: P&H High Court

    Court quashed proclaimed person order against woman residing in US and granted her one opportunity to surrender.

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside an order declaring a woman residing in the United States as a “proclaimed person” in a criminal case, while granting her one opportunity to appear before the trial court and participate in proceedings, subject to payment of Rs.50,000 costs. [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 234]Justice Sanjay Vashisth said, "Primary object of every Court is only to examine...

    Aiman J. Chishti

    Aiman J. Chishti

    Aiman J. Chishti is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Punjab And Haryana High Court

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