Allahabad HC remarks in Chinmayanand hearing unwarranted, bound to prejudice case
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Allahabad HC remarks in Chinmayanand hearing unwarranted, bound to prejudice case

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The Allahabad High Court’s observations while granting bail to BJP leader and Shahjahanpur ashram owner Chinmayanand are unusual, unwarranted and unfortunate. Drawing wild conclusions and saying things like both parties ‘used each other’, even before the trial is complete, is bound to prejudice the case proceedings and demoralise the complainant.

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