Courts shall ensure presence of rape victim during bail hearing of accused: Delhi HC issues practice direction

Courts shall ensure presence of rape victim during bail hearing of accused: Delhi HC issues practice direction

The Delhi High Court has issued a practice direction mandating that before granting bail to an accused in a rape case, the High Court and the Court of Session shall give notice of the bail application to the Public Prosecutor and also ensure the presence of the victim or any person authorized on her behalf.

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