HC directs no coercive action against person, noting his mistaken identity

The Delhi High Court has recently granted relief directing the investigation agency (CBI) not to take coercive action against a person in a human trafficking case.

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The High Court has passed the direction after noting the submissions that it is a case of 'Mistaken identity' and the actual accused is another person, not the petitioner.

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna granted relief after noting submissions made by the counsel for the petitioner and complainant.

"Considering the submissions made, no coercive action be taken against the petitioner, " Justice Neena Bansal Krishna ordered on September 19.

The bench also directed the CBI to file a Status Report within six weeks with an advance copy to the opposite counsel.