In Brief
A widow in Bihar filed a writ petition seeking protection and justice after her husband's death, fearing that powerful political figures and accused with criminal backgrounds would obstruct the trial in Siwan District. The Supreme Court granted partial relief by directing the CBI to investigate the case within three months, ordering police protection for the petitioner and her family, and instructing the Sessions Judge to report on the accused's proclaimed offender status. The Court barred the charged accused from claiming bail benefits under Section 167(2) CrPC proviso during further investigation.
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