Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 686
📌 Paras 3-5
The case involves the arrest of the respondent, Jagdish Lakra, following a police raid based on information that extremists were taking shelter in his village. During the raid, four individuals attempted to flee, with one apprehended and the others escaping. The apprehended extremist stated that weapons and belongings were left at Lakra's house. A search of Lakra's house yielded incriminating articles, including a country-made firearm. Lakra was charged under the Arms Act, and after conviction by the Trial Court and affirmation by the Appellate Court, he appealed to the High Court.
📌 Para 6
Whether the High Court erred in setting aside the conviction and sentence of the respondent under Sections 25(1-B)(a) and 26 of the A
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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