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2015 (9) TMI 118 - SUPREME COURTAbuse of bail - Appointment of Amicus Curiae - Held that:- A perusal of the impugned order makes it abundantly evident that the High Court has considered the case in all its complexities. The argument that the High Court was duty-bound to appoint an amicus curiae is not legally sound. Panduranga [2015 (8) TMI 1139 - SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] correctly considers Mohd. Sukur Ali v. State of Assam [2011 (2) TMI 514 - SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] as per incuriam, inasmuch as the latter mandates the appointment of an amicus curiae and is thus irreconcilable with Bani Singh [1996 (7) TMI 562 - SUPREME COURT]. In the case in hand the High Court has manifestly discussed the evidence that have been led, and finding it of probative value, has come to the conclusion that the conviction is above Appellate reproach correction and interference. In view of the analysis of the law the contention raised before us that it was essential for the High Court to have appointed an amicus curiae is wholly untenable. The High Court has duly undertaken the curial responsibility that fastens upon the Appellate Court, and cannot be faulted on the approach adopted by it. Appellant granted opportunity to argue the Appeal on its merits.
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