"Illegal Detention" : Delhi High Court Dismayed At Prisoner Not Getting Release Despite Bail Due To Delay In Age Verification By Police

The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Police for delaying the age verification of an accused, which led to his continued custody despite being granted bail.The Magistrate had granted bail to the accused on May 23 on condition to furnish surety of Rs 25,000. If major, the accused has to furnish the surety to the Magistrate and if minor, he has to furnish the surety to the...