High-Level Sessions Court Hypothetical

🧾 Problem Scenario

An international fugitive:

• Accused in ₹500 crore terror-funding case

• Charge sheet filed in 2012

• Declared proclaimed offender

• Red Corner Notice issued

• Arrested in Dubai in 2026

• Extradited to India

Police seek:

• 15 days police custody

• Opposed by defense claiming limitation + default bail

⚖ Sessions Judge Analysis

Step 1: Is Remand Maintainable?

Yes. Arrest in 2026 triggers fresh custody rights.

Supported by:
Jayendra Vishnu Thakur v. State of Maharashtra

Step 2: Can Default Bail Be Claimed Immediately?

No.

• 60/90 days counted from 2026 arrest

• Not from 2012 FIR

Step 3: Can Police Seek PC if Charge Sheet Already Filed?

Yes, because:

• Investigation incomplete qua this accused

• Custodial interrogation necessary

But PC must:

• Be within first 15 days

• Show specific grounds

Principle from:
CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni

🧾 Model Judicial Order (Short)

The accused was declared proclaimed offender and was never arrested. Upon extradition and arrest on 12.02.2026, remand cycle commences afresh under Section 187 BNSS. The right to default bail shall accrue only upon expiry of statutory period computed from date of arrest. Police custody is granted for 7 days considering gravity and necessity.

🔥 Advanced Analytical Observations (DJ Level)

1. Proclamation does not extinguish presumption of innocence.

2. Delay attributable to accused defeats Article 21 plea.

3. Split trial permissible under CrPC.

4. Remand is accused-specific, not FIR-specific.

5. Default bail right is statutory but not retrospective.