Summary
- The Delhi High Court has ruled that the prosecutrix must be heard before granting regular bail in criminal cases, emphasizing the victim's right to participate at all stages of proceedings.
- A Single Judge Bench led by Justice Saurabh Banerjee set aside a previous bail order granted to an accused under Section 376 of the Penal Code due to the absence of notice to the prosecutrix.
- The court remanded the matter for fresh consideration by the trial court, directing that the prosecutrix be given an opportunity to be heard within two weeks.
- This ruling reinforces victims' rights in criminal justice, potentially reshaping bail procedures in similar cases moving forward.
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