There is no need to implead them in bail applications filed by foreign nationals. There is no propriety in issuing a direction that either Civil Authority or Registration Officer should be made a party to a bail application filed by a foreigner or a notice of bail application be issued to said authorities,
[Frank Vitus v. Narcotics Control Bureau, (2025) 3 SCC 1]
Case Comment
The authorities under the Foreigners Act and the Foreigners Order have no locus to oppose bail application filed by a foreigner unless bail is sought where the allegation is of the offence punishable under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act – The impleadment of the Civil Authority or Registration Officer in all bail applications filed by foreigners may result in unnecessary delay in deciding the bail applications – While granting bail to a foreigner within the meaning of the Act, the concerned court shall direct the State or prosecuting agency, to immediately communicate the order granting bail to the concerned Registration Officer appointed under Rule 3 of the Rules who, shall further communicate the order to all concerned authorities including the Civil Authorities. [Paras 6, 8]
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