Cops arrest man 14 years after court warrant, Calcutta HC bins case against him
Calcutta High Court quashed a narcotics case against Kajim Sheikh, arrested 14 years after a warrant was issued in 2010. The court criticized Bengal Police for the delay, rejecting reasons such as police station bifurcation and the claim that Sheikh was absconding. The HC emphasized that prolonged police inactivity warrants discretion in favor of the accused, especially with limited evidence.
Calcutta High Court quashed a narcotics case against Kajim Sheikh, arrested 14 years after a warrant was issued in 2010. The court criticized Bengal Police for the delay, rejecting reasons such as police station bifurcation and the claim that Sheikh was absconding. The HC emphasized that prolonged police inactivity warrants discretion in favor of the accused, especially with limited evidence.
