It Is Only In This Country That Things Are Very Liberal Where Health Is Concerned: Supreme Court – Live Law – Indian Legal News

"It is only in this country that things are very liberal where health is concerned", remarked Justice M. R. Shah on Tuesday in a plea for anticipatory bail in a case of adulteration and sub-standard quality of grain.

On Tuesday, Justice Shah expressed incredulity at the relief of anticipatory bail being sought in the facts of the case and the offences of which the petitioners have been accused. "This is a case of adulteration and sub-standard quality of grain and they have come in an anticipatory bail plea!", commented Justice Shah at the outset.

"Would you and your family eat that grain? Be fair to the court! When you are not willing, should we let the citizens die?", asked Justice Shah.

"That issue would arise upon conviction. And I am not even asking for quashing of the case! I am only on bail", pressed the advocate.

The bench even refused the plea for protection for a limited period to allow the petitioners time to move the appropriate court for regular bail.

"Please grant me protection for 4 weeks for moving the court for regular bail. Only limited protection for this purpose", pleaded the advocate.

"No, no, no", said the bench.

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