Dec 14, 12:45 AM

Supreme Court Quashes Prosecution of IPS Officer Bharti Arora After Two-Decade Ordeal, Rules ED Cannot Influence Prosecutors

The Supreme Court of India ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot influence the actions of public prosecutors in court. This decision was highlighted during the court's ruling to quash the prosecution of retired Haryana IPS officer Bharti Arora in a narcotics case, which had persisted for two decades. The court criticized the special court for violating principles of natural justice and procedural propriety. The ruling emphasized that holding a ministerial position does not grant special consideration for bail. Bharti Arora, who had previously ordered an inquiry that exonerated an individual, expressed her vindication, stating, 'Satyameva jayate.'

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ThePrintIndia@ThePrintIndia
2 years ago
'Satyameva jayate,' says retired Haryana IPS officer Bharti Arora, vindicated after a 2-decade ordeal over an NDPS case. It began when an inquiry she had ordered found a man innocent. Sushil Manav @sushilmanav reports #ThePrintLaw https://t.co/TJV8Len126
ThePrintIndia@ThePrintIndia
2 years ago
Quashing proceedings against retired Haryana IPS officer Bharti Arora in NDPS case, SC came down heavily on special court, saying judge violated natural justice & procedural propriety. Sushil Manav @sushilmanav reports #ThePrintLaw https://t.co/TJV8LenyRE
ThePrintIndia@ThePrintIndia
2 years ago
Decorated IPS Bharti Arora vindicated in NDPS case after 2-decade ordeal. What SC said in scathing order Sushil Manav @sushilmanav reports #ThePrintLaw https://t.co/TJV8LenyRE

Supreme Court Quashes Prosecution of IPS Officer Bharti Arora After Two-Decade Ordeal, Rules ED Cannot Influence Prosecutors

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