Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash Cash-for-Bail FIR

The Story in Brief

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash an FIR against advocate Dayeena Banu, who is accused of seeking money from the mother of a murder accused by claiming it would be paid to a judge to secure bail. Justice M Nagaprasanna said such allegations concern the credibility of the judiciary and should be investigated fully.

LiveLaw reports the alleged demand was Rs 50 lakh. Bar & Bench reports that the complainant was first asked for Rs 10 lakh, then Rs 1.72 lakh, including Rs 1 lakh allegedly meant for a judge. The court said investigation should not be stopped before a final report is filed.

The Indian Opinion

Claims that every allegation against a lawyer proves a corrupt judiciary are as careless as dismissing the case as a private cheating dispute. The court has rightly separated proof from investigation. Its refusal to quash the FIR establishes no guilt, but allegations of selling bail cannot be treated casually. The important test now is the evidence gathered and the final police report, not competing claims about the amount.

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