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How can a police officer aver that accused will abscond because he is a ‘North Indian?’ questions Madras High Court

Reported by The Hindu 9 Oct 2026, 11:22 pm IST 1 min read

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Justice N. Ramesh says such an averment is not appreciated and that a person’s place of origin cannot be a reason for apprehending that he may flee

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Section: India
Topics: Courts & law, Crime & safety
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Friday, 9 October 2026, 11:22 pm IST
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