- —section 7—epidemic disease—precautionary measures–COVID-19—bail—grant of—exercise of inherent powers by the High Court—stay home, stay safe—an overcrowded place is more suitable for the virus to breed and grow—under jail rules, Jail authorities should have taken the measures for screening instead of releasing the accused—Held: in presence of these express guidelines u/s 7 to meet the eventuality, the High Court was not justified to step forward itself and exercise powers not vested under law. Asad Muneer Khan V. The State & 16 others 2020 SCR 413 (K &L)
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