Supreme Court Grants Bail To An Accused On Ground Of Co Accused Being On Bail & Likelihood Of Trial Not Being Completed
3 years ago

Supreme Court Grants Bail To An Accused On Ground Of Co Accused Being On Bail & Likelihood Of Trial Not Being Completed

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Taking into consideration that the co accused who was on bail and there was no likelihood of the trial being completed soon, the Supreme Court recently granted bail to an accused who had been in custody since 2020.The bench of Justices LN Rao and BR Gavai granted bail in SLP assailing Punjab and Haryana High Court's order dated September 20,2021 wherein it had dismissed the accused third. Taking into consideration that the co accused who was on bail and there was no likelihood of the trial being completed soon, the Supreme Court recently granted bail to an accused who had been in custody since 2020. The bench of Justices LN Rao and BR Gavai granted bail in SLP assailing Punjab and Haryana High Court's order dated September 20,2021 wherein it had dismissed the accused third bail application. "We are of the considered view that the petitioner is entitled to be released on bail as charges have been framed and there is no likelihood of the trial being completed soon.

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Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail To Tahir Hussain In ED Case, Cites High Court Ruling Granting Relief To Sharjeel Imam
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Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail To Tahir Hussain In ED Case, Cites High Court Ruling Granting Relief To Sharjeel Imam

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Saturday granted bail to former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain in a money laundering case registered in connection with the North East Delhi riots of 2020. The Court relied on the Delhi High Court ruling granting bail to Sharjeel Imam in the seditious speeches case, noting that he and Hussain are both accused in the …

HC grants bail to 2 accused in Kurar quadruple murder case
22 hours, 51 minutes ago

HC grants bail to 2 accused in Kurar quadruple murder case

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday granted bail to two accused in the Kurar quadruple murders of June 2011, primarily on account of their long pre-trial incarceration for over 13 years and the fact that the trial was not likely to be completed within a reasonable period, despite being at an advanced stage. HC grants bail to 2 accused …

Supreme Court Pulls Up Punjab Police Over Poor Investigation In Unnatural Death Of Wife; Constitutes SIT
2 days, 21 hours ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up Punjab Police Over Poor Investigation In Unnatural Death Of Wife; Constitutes SIT

Live Law  

Pulling up the State of Punjab over its shoddy investigation in the murder case of a woman, the Supreme Court today directed the constitution of a Special Investigation Team of Punjab cadre officials not belonging to the state to probe the matter.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order, directing the Punjab Director General of …

Gujarat High Court Delivers Spilt Verdict On Temporary Bail Sought By Asaram Bapu In Rape Case
3 days, 19 hours ago

Gujarat High Court Delivers Spilt Verdict On Temporary Bail Sought By Asaram Bapu In Rape Case

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The Gujarat High Court on Friday gave a spilt verdict on the temporary bail plea moved by Asaram Bapu who was convicted in a 2013 rape case by a sessions court in 2023 and is serving a life sentence. Notably, the Supreme Court had in January this year granted interim bail till March 31 to Asaram Bapu on medical grounds.When …

Supreme Court allows Kerala actor’s plea for pre-arrest bail in rape, POCSO case
4 days, 9 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Kerala actor’s plea for pre-arrest bail in rape, POCSO case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed an appeal for anticipatory bail filed by Kerala-based actor K.R. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and S.C. Sharma set aside a Kerala High Court decision in January 2025 rejecting his plea for pre-arrest bail. The State said the case was a particularly serious one in which a “child of only four years has …

Delhi court rejects bail plea of jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid
1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi court rejects bail plea of jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid

Op India  

Delhi’s Patiala House court on Friday dismissed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid’s regular bail plea in a terror case. The Delhi High Court on February 24 directed the Trial Court to expedite its decision on Engineer Rashid’s bail plea. Justice Vikas Mahajan had issued the direction after being informed by the high court’s registrar that the Supreme Court clarified that the …

HP scholarship scam: CBI court dismisses 2nd bail plea of accused ED officers
1 week, 6 days ago

HP scholarship scam: CBI court dismisses 2nd bail plea of accused ED officers

Hindustan Times  

The court of CBI special judge Alka Malik on Monday dismissed the second bail plea of two accused ED officers in a bribe case upholding that mere submission of chargesheet does not make it a case for grant of bail. The court dismissed the second bail plea of accused ED officers Vikas Deep and Niraj in the case. In the …

Supreme Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Former Gujarat IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma In 2023 Illegal Land Allotment Case
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Former Gujarat IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma In 2023 Illegal Land Allotment Case

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The Supreme Court today rejected bail to retired IAS officer Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma in connection to a 2023 illegal land allotment case lodged at Bhuj in Kutch. The FIR against him was lodged in 2023 under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, for regular bail in connection with the FIR registered with the CID Crime Boarder Zone …

Anticipatory Bail An 'Extraordinary Privilege' To Be Granted Only In Exceptional Circumstance: Andhra Pradesh HC In Sexual Harassment Case
2 weeks ago

Anticipatory Bail An 'Extraordinary Privilege' To Be Granted Only In Exceptional Circumstance: Andhra Pradesh HC In Sexual Harassment Case

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court, while rejecting the anticipatory bail plea of an accused in a sexual harassment case has observed that denying custodial interrogation can result in significant loopholes and gaps in the ongoing investigation that may adversely affect its integrity. Single judge Justice T. Mallikarjuna Rao also observed, “The anticipatory bail, the extraordinary privilege, should be granted only …

Delhi HC to hear ED’s petition against Arvind Kejriwal’s bail
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi HC to hear ED’s petition against Arvind Kejriwal’s bail

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court is set to hear the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge against the bail granted to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case on Monday. Kejriwal’s legal team, however, has maintained that his bail should stand, emphasising that all other accused in the case have already been granted similar relief. The Supreme …

UAPA: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Accused Naval Kishore Kapoor, Says Terror Funding Wreaked Havoc In Kashmir
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UAPA: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Accused Naval Kishore Kapoor, Says Terror Funding Wreaked Havoc In Kashmir

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court yesterday denied bail to accused Naval Kishore Kapoor in a terror funding case registered by National Investigation Agency under UAPA.A division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur dismissed Kapoor's appeal challenging a trial court order denying him bail on August 19, 2019. The Delhi High Court yesterday denied bail to accused Naval Kishore …

Shivaji remarks row: HC asks Kolhapur court to decide ex-scribe's pre-arrest bail on merits of case
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shivaji remarks row: HC asks Kolhapur court to decide ex-scribe's pre-arrest bail on merits of case

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the Kolhapur sessions court to decide the anticipatory bail plea of former journalist Prashant Koratkar, accused of making offensive remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son, on the merits of the case after hearing the parties. Shivaji remarks row: HC asks Kolhapur court to decide ex-scribe's pre-arrest bail on merits of …

Allahabad HC grants bail to ex-SP MLA Irfan Solanki in 2022 extortion case
3 weeks ago

Allahabad HC grants bail to ex-SP MLA Irfan Solanki in 2022 extortion case

Hindustan Times  

The Allahabad high court on Monday granted bail to former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki and his brother Rizwan Solanki in an extortion case pending in Kanpur Nagar. The bail application was filed on behalf of the applicants in the criminal case registered in 2022 under section 386 of Indian Penal Code at Jajmau police station of Kanpur Nagar. While …

Can’t award damages for wrongful custody while hearing bail pleas: SC
3 weeks ago

Can’t award damages for wrongful custody while hearing bail pleas: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has ruled that courts cannot order compensation while adjudicating a bail plea because they lack the jurisdiction to do so in bail proceedings. The bench found substance in NCB’s appeal, and made it clear that the high court exceeded its jurisdiction under Section 439 CrPC, which governs bail matters. The bench, however, found substance in NCB’s appeal, …

In India, Far More Demand For Government Jobs Than Available Posts; Absolute Scruplousness Necessary In Selection Process: Supreme Court
3 weeks ago

In India, Far More Demand For Government Jobs Than Available Posts; Absolute Scruplousness Necessary In Selection Process: Supreme Court

Live Law  

"In India, the reality is that there are far more takers of Government jobs than there are jobs available," observed the Supreme Court recently while setting aside the bail granted to the accused in case over the use of a "dummy candidate" in a Civil Engineer Competitive Examination.A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Ahsanudding Amanullah allowed the appeal …

SC grants bail to former excise officer, defers release
3 weeks, 1 day ago

SC grants bail to former excise officer, defers release

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court has granted bail to a former excise officer from Chhattisgarh in a cheating and corruption case linked to the high-profile liquor scam in the state. SC grants bail to former excise officer, defers release The top court, however, directed that the officer shall be released on April 10 to ensure that the ongoing investigation is …

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam | Supreme Court Grants Bail To Former Excise Official, But Defers His Release Till April 10
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam | Supreme Court Grants Bail To Former Excise Official, But Defers His Release Till April 10

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The Supreme Court has granted bail to Arun Pati Tripathi, a former Special Secretary of the Chhattisgarh Excise Department, in a cheating and corruption case linked to the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam. While granting bail, the Supreme Court referred to its earlier order dated December 12, 2024, which had noted that Tripathi had been in custody for eight months and …

Supreme Court Flags Delay In Amending Calcutta High Court Rule Requiring Division Bench Instead Of Single Judge For Certain Bail Cases
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Flags Delay In Amending Calcutta High Court Rule Requiring Division Bench Instead Of Single Judge For Certain Bail Cases

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The Supreme Court recently raised concerns over the delay in amending the Calcutta High Court Rules on the aspect of the strength of the bench hearing bail applications, pointing out that the proposal to amend the Rule has been pending for 12 years. The issue relates to the proviso to Rule 9 of the High Court Appellate Side Rules, which …

Supreme Court Flags Delay In Amending Calcutta High Court Rule Requiring Division Bench Instead Of Single Judge For Certain Bail Cases
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Flags Delay In Amending Calcutta High Court Rule Requiring Division Bench Instead Of Single Judge For Certain Bail Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently raised concerns over the delay in amending the Calcutta High Court Rules on the aspect of the strength of the bench hearing bail applications, pointing out that the proposal to amend the Rule has been pending for 12 years. The issue relates to the proviso to Rule 9 of the High Court Appellate Side Rules, which …

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To UP MLA Abbas Ansari In Gangsters Act Case
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To UP MLA Abbas Ansari In Gangsters Act Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted interim bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in a criminal case registered against him under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities Act, 1986. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh has imposed stringent bail conditions while giving interim relief to Ansari, including that he cannot leave Uttar Pradesh without prior …

Man Spends 4+ Yrs In Jail Without Trial For Offence With Max 5 Yrs Sentence, P&H High Court Laments ₹1 Crore Bond Condition For Default Bail
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Man Spends 4+ Yrs In Jail Without Trial For Offence With Max 5 Yrs Sentence, P&H High Court Laments ₹1 Crore Bond Condition For Default Bail

Live Law  

Observing that the case shows "distressing picture of the criminal justice system's failure", the Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside condition to pay Rs.1.10 crore in bail bond for granting default bail to an accused in Tax Fraud case. It further said that the failure to release the petitioner under Section 479 BNSS, when his right to default …

India's Got Latent Row | Gauhati HC Makes Absolute Interim Anticipatory Bail Granted To YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India's Got Latent Row | Gauhati HC Makes Absolute Interim Anticipatory Bail Granted To YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani in connection with the FIR lodged against him by the Guwahati Police over the alleged obscene and controversial comments made in an episode of 'India's Got Latent'. Earlier, on February 18, he was granted interim Anticipatory Bail on the condition of appearing before the Investigating Officer within …

SC agrees to examine CBI’s plea to cancel Dheeraj Wadhawan’s bail in DHFL case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SC agrees to examine CBI’s plea to cancel Dheeraj Wadhawan’s bail in DHFL case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the Central Bureau of Investigation ’s plea seeking the cancellation of bail for former Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan in the multi-crore bank loan fraud case. In January 2024, the Supreme Court ordered the immediate arrest of the brothers setting aside the high court order, as the CBI filed …

Sattankulam case accused seeks bail
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sattankulam case accused seeks bail

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday reserved orders on the bail petition filed by Raghu Ganesh, one of the accused in the Sattankulam custodial deaths of trader P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks. The Special Public Prosecutor for CBI submitted that the Investigating Officer was being examined before the trial court, First Additional District and …

Subsequent Bail Pleas Arising Out Of Same FIR Should Be Listed Before Roster Judge: Madras Hight Court Clarifies
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Subsequent Bail Pleas Arising Out Of Same FIR Should Be Listed Before Roster Judge: Madras Hight Court Clarifies

Live Law  

While answering a reference made by a single judge, a division bench of the Madras High Court has clarified that all successive bail applications/anticipatory bail applications arising out of the same FIR/Crime Number shall be listed before the judge holding the roster. “ All bail/anticipatory bail applications arising out of the same FIR/Crime Number shall be listed before the same …

Court grants bail to rape accused, asks him to marry survivor within 3 months
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Court grants bail to rape accused, asks him to marry survivor within 3 months

India Today  

A 26-year-old rape accused was recently granted bail by the Allahabad High Court on the condition that he marry the survivor within three months of his release from jail, the Bar and Bench reported. The order was passed on February 20 by a single-judge bench headed by Justice Krishan Pahal after the accused, identified as Naresh Meena alias Narsaram Meena, …

A Dangerous Precedent For Denial Of Bail In Cases Involving Sexual Offences
3 weeks, 5 days ago

A Dangerous Precedent For Denial Of Bail In Cases Involving Sexual Offences

Live Law  

In a recent case of 'X v. State of Rajasthan,' the Supreme Court observed that courts should refrain from entertaining bail applications in serious offences such as rape, murder, dacoity once the trial has commenced. Relying on an earlier order granting bail to a co-accused as well as noting certain discrepancies in the prosecutrix's statement recorded under Section 164 of …

High Court to modify bail order of Dharavi woman unable to furnish Rs 5000 for bail
4 weeks ago

High Court to modify bail order of Dharavi woman unable to furnish Rs 5000 for bail

India Today  

A woman convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that she did not have ₹5,000 to complete the formalities for bail. Convict Reshma Sayyed was granted bail on April 24, 2024, by the High Court, which directed her release upon furnishing ₹5,000 to complete the …

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail 'On Trial Basis' To Ex-Civil Servants In Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam Case
4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail 'On Trial Basis' To Ex-Civil Servants In Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted interim bail to ex-civil servants Saumya Chaurasia, Ranu Sahu and other accused persons in the Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam Case. The bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice NK Singh was hearing the challenge to the order of the Chhattisgarh High Court dated November 4, 2024, which dismissed the bail applications of the petitioners. "The …

78 Adjournments, No Substantial Trial: Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To NDPS Accused Citing Prolonged Incarceration
4 weeks ago

78 Adjournments, No Substantial Trial: Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To NDPS Accused Citing Prolonged Incarceration

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court recently granted regular bail to a man booked in a case under the NDPS Act after observing that while the trial had not progressed substantially, the matter had been adjourned almost 78 times leading to “prolonged incarceration” and "blink hope of a speedy trial" in the case. In doing so the high court further noted that …

NDPS Act | Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man In Jail For Over 3 Years, Notes Only 2 Out Of 29 Witnesses Were Examined
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NDPS Act | Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man In Jail For Over 3 Years, Notes Only 2 Out Of 29 Witnesses Were Examined

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court recently granted regular bail to an man booked under NDPS Act, in view of long incarnation of three and a half years and after noting that out of 29 witnesses only two had been examined where the trial court had not give any time bound schedule of the examination of such witnessesJustice Gita Gopi in her …

Ludhiana: SC issues notice to police over bail to BCM principal
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ludhiana: SC issues notice to police over bail to BCM principal

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Punjab Police and BCM School principal DP Guleria over the bail granted to the later in a case pertaining to the death of a six-year-old student on campus, people aware of the matter said. In a notice issued on February 28, a top court bench directed Punjab Police and principal DP Guleria …

Courts Cannot Grant Compensation To Accused For Wrongful Confinement In Bail Applications Under S.439 CrPC : Supreme Court
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Courts Cannot Grant Compensation To Accused For Wrongful Confinement In Bail Applications Under S.439 CrPC : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court held that a Court does not have the power to grant compensation to an accused for wrongful confinement while exercising bail jurisdiction under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Holding so, a bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Manmohan set aside a direction passed by the Allahabad High Court asking the Narcotics Control Bureau …

Supreme Court Grants Bail In UAPA Case Noting That It Was Applied To Defeat SC Order Of Interim Protection, Condemns Chhattisgarh Police
1 month ago

Supreme Court Grants Bail In UAPA Case Noting That It Was Applied To Defeat SC Order Of Interim Protection, Condemns Chhattisgarh Police

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday deprecated the conduct of Chattisgarh police in applying the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act against an accused soon after he was granted interim protection from arrest in another case. The Court noted in its order that after service of notice of the present case, the SDPO of the police station suddenly applied …

Supreme Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Former Chhattisgarh Advocate General Satish Chandra Verma In NAN Scam Case
1 month ago

Supreme Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Former Chhattisgarh Advocate General Satish Chandra Verma In NAN Scam Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted pre-arrest bail to former Advocate General of Chhattisgarh Satish Chandra Verma in connection with the Nagrik Apurti Nigam scam case.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order while dealing with his Special Leave Petition challenging Chhattisgarh High Court's order dated February 13, denying anticipatory bail.Briefly put, the. The Supreme Court today …

Should Subsequent Bail Pleas Be Listed Before Roster Judge Even If Judge Who Heard Earlier Plea Is Present? Madras HC Refers To Larger Bench
1 month ago

Should Subsequent Bail Pleas Be Listed Before Roster Judge Even If Judge Who Heard Earlier Plea Is Present? Madras HC Refers To Larger Bench

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has referred to a larger bench the issue on whether subsequent bail applications filed by an accused should be listed before the roster bench even if the judge who had dealt with an earlier bail/anticipatory bail petition is available. Justice Sunder Mohan referred the question to the larger bench after noting the Supreme Court's clarification in …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- January 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- January 2025

Live Law  

Adalat Refund court fees - The petitioner sought a refund of court fees paid in the trial court, first appellate court, and second appellate court after the High Court decided the second appeal based on an amicable settlement between the parties. Jage Ram v. Ved Kaur, 2025 LiveLaw 138 Aircraft Act, 1934 Section 12B - Investigation by Local Police - …

No Relief For BJP Leader PC George For Calling 'All Muslims Terrorist' As Kerala HC Refuses Bail
1 month, 1 week ago

No Relief For BJP Leader PC George For Calling 'All Muslims Terrorist' As Kerala HC Refuses Bail

ABP News  

The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to grant anticipatory bail to Bharatiya Janata Party leader PC George in a hate speech case. The court said the BJP leader had violated bail conditions of a similar case in 2022 while refusing the bail. Refusing the bail, the court said since the petitioner violated bail conditions of the previous case, "if …

'Essentially A Conviction Order' : Supreme Court Judge Raises Concerns About Delhi HC's Long Orders In Anticipatory Bail Applications
1 month, 1 week ago

'Essentially A Conviction Order' : Supreme Court Judge Raises Concerns About Delhi HC's Long Orders In Anticipatory Bail Applications

Live Law  

While dealing with a bail matter, Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court today expressed strong disapproval of Delhi High Court orders disposing of anticipatory bail pleas running into 30-40 pages. High Court writing 30-40 pages while disposing of anticipatory bail is hinting the trial court that here is reason for you to convict. Vide the impugned 34-page order of …

Supreme Court denies bail to Arun Gawli in Shiv Sena corporator murder case
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court denies bail to Arun Gawli in Shiv Sena corporator murder case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday denied bail to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case. Arun Gawli, who is undergoing life imprisonment for the 2007 murder of Mumbai Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar, claims to have complied with all the conditions of the 2006 remission policy. The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on …

Ranveer Allabadia case: What has Supreme Court previously ruled on ‘onerous’ conditions and gag orders?
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranveer Allabadia case: What has Supreme Court previously ruled on ‘onerous’ conditions and gag orders?

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia in connection with the first information reports registered against him over remarks made on the YouTube show “India Got Latent”. However, these conditions contravene prior Supreme Court rulings that have cautioned against the imposition of onerous restrictions that unduly curtail personal liberty while granting …

Supreme Court Stays Observations Made By P&H High Court Against Haryana Addl Advocate General
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Stays Observations Made By P&H High Court Against Haryana Addl Advocate General

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today stayed the adverse observations made by the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the Additional Advocate General of Haryana in a case where an undertrial prisoner died during the pendency of bail application.A bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma passed the interim order in a Special Leave Petition filed by the State. …

Filing Of Fresh Bail Application After Rejection Of Earlier Bail Plea Or Cancellation Of Bail Is A Matter Of Right : Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Filing Of Fresh Bail Application After Rejection Of Earlier Bail Plea Or Cancellation Of Bail Is A Matter Of Right : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has observed that a High Court cannot dismiss a bail application solely on the ground that the Apex Court had not permitting the filing of a fresh application.The Court reiterated that the filing of a fresh bail application, after the dismissal of an earlier bail application or the cancellationtion of the bail granted, was a right. The …

PMLA Accused Can't Be Kept In Custody If Order Taking Cognizance Of ED Complaint Has Been Quashed : Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PMLA Accused Can't Be Kept In Custody If Order Taking Cognizance Of ED Complaint Has Been Quashed : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to an accused in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after noting that the order taking cognizance of the prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate has been quashed. The Court questioned the ED for continuing the custody of the accused, who has been in custody since August 2024, after …

Supreme Court Relaxes Rule On Listing Bail Pleas Before Same Judge When Roster Changes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Relaxes Rule On Listing Bail Pleas Before Same Judge When Roster Changes

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently clarified its earlier judgments which mandated that bail applications arising out of the same FIR should be placed before the same bench/judge, taking note of the practical difficulties which arise after roster changes.If the judge who dealt with the earlier bail application becomes a part of a division bench after a roster change, then the subsequent …

HC to hear MP Rashid’s plea against court’s refusal to issue order on bail plea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HC to hear MP Rashid’s plea against court’s refusal to issue order on bail plea

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court will on February 24 hear jailed parliament member Engineer Rashid’s plea against a local court’s December 23 refusal to pass an order on his bail plea citing lack of jurisdiction. Justice Vikas Mahajan scheduled the hearing after Delhi high court’s registrar general informed the court about the Supreme Court ’s permission for a special court to …

In NDPS Cases Where Sentence Is Of 10 Yrs Accused Should Generally Not Be Released On Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In NDPS Cases Where Sentence Is Of 10 Yrs Accused Should Generally Not Be Released On Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that in cases involving offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, where sentence is of ten years, the accused should generally be not released on bail.Justice Manisha Batra said,"It has been seen that the denial of bail has prevented the accused from fleeing from the criminal justice and protected the …

Delhi HC lists Engineer Rashid's bail plea in NIA case on February 24 after SC clarification
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC lists Engineer Rashid's bail plea in NIA case on February 24 after SC clarification

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday listed for hearing on February 24 a plea by jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid on the issue of lack of a forum to decide his bail plea in a terror funding case. Justice Vikas Mahajan deferred the hearing after he was informed by the counsel for the High Court administration that …

Delhi court grants bail to CEO, coordinator in UPSC coaching drowning case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court grants bail to CEO, coordinator in UPSC coaching drowning case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Monday granted bail to RAU's IAS Study Circle former CEO Abhishek Gupta and coordinator Deshpal Singh in a case related to the drowning of three aspirants at the basement of the coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar in July 2024. RAU's IAS Study Circle former CEO Abhishek Gupta and coordinator Deshpal Singh granted bail. Principal district …

Bhima Koregaon Case : Supreme Court Adjourns Bail Pleas Of Surendra Gadling, Jyoti Jagtap & NIA Appeal Against Mahesh Raut's Bail
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bhima Koregaon Case : Supreme Court Adjourns Bail Pleas Of Surendra Gadling, Jyoti Jagtap & NIA Appeal Against Mahesh Raut's Bail

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the petitions filed by lawyer Surendra Gadling and Jyoti Jagtap seeking bail in the Bhima Koregaon case over alleged links with banned Maoist groups. A bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Rajesh Bindal also adjourned the appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency challenging the bail granted to co-accused Mahesh Raut. He also …

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