SC To Examine Whether It's Order On Extension Of Limitation Affect An Accused' Right To Default Bail Under Section 167(2) CrPC

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on the SLP preferred against the May 11 order of the Madras High Court holding that the accused cannot claim 'default' bail taking advantage of the March 23 suo moto order the Supreme Court to extend limitation periods in view of the COVID-19 lockdown.After hearing Senior Advocates Sidharth Luthra and V. Karthic and Advocate Nithin Saravanan for...