Tis Hazari Court Grants Bail to Advocate Arrested with Illegal Firearms
Tis Hazari Court grants bail to advocate arrested with illegal pistols
Image: Asianet Newsable
The Tis Hazari Court in New Delhi granted bail to Advocate Harsh, who was arrested for possessing two illegal pistols and cartridges found in his trolley bag. The court set bail at ₹25,000, noting the absence of prior criminal records and the accused's cooperation with the investigation.
- 01Advocate Harsh was arrested on May 20 after illegal pistols were discovered in his trolley bag during court entry scanning.
- 02The court granted bail on a ₹25,000 bond, allowing Harsh to be released from judicial custody.
- 03The investigation officer confirmed that Harsh cooperated and led police to other co-accused in the case.
- 04The defense argued that Harsh lacked 'conscious possession' of the illegal arms, as he allowed the bag to be scanned.
- 05The prosecution contended that the nature of the crime is serious and that the investigation is still in its early stages.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
On May 23, the Tis Hazari Court in New Delhi granted bail to Advocate Harsh, who was arrested for possessing two illegal pistols and cartridges found in his trolley bag during a security scan at the court. The court set the bail amount at ₹25,000 and required one surety of the same amount. In its decision, Judicial Magistrate First Class Preeti Rajoria noted that Harsh had already been in police custody for investigation and had cooperated with authorities, leading them to co-accused individuals. The defense argued that Harsh did not have 'conscious possession' of the firearms, as he willingly allowed his bag to be scanned, suggesting he was unaware of the contents. Conversely, the prosecution opposed bail, highlighting the serious nature of the charges and the ongoing investigation. The court acknowledged the defense's arguments but stated that such matters would be resolved during the trial, emphasizing the relevance of the circumstances surrounding the case.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
This case highlights issues surrounding legal professionals and firearm possession laws in India, raising questions about security protocols in courts.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Should stricter regulations be enforced on firearm possession for legal professionals?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.