1 year, 11 months ago

Bail & Personal Liberty : Notable Supreme Court Judgments Of 2022

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Earlier this month, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court DY Chandrachud remarked that no case is small for Supreme Court and that it has to interfere in matters relating to personal liberty. The bench comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi and BV Nagarathna observed thus while considering a Special Leave Petition against an order passed by Chhattisgarh High Court dismissing an interim relief prayed in an anticipatory bail application. Case Title: Tulsi Ram Sahu vs State of Chhattisgarh | 2022 LiveLaw 764 Bail To 12 Convicts Who Were In Custody For More Than 14 Years The Supreme Court enlarged 12 convicts on bail who were in custody for more than 14 years and whose bail applications were pending before the Allahabad High Court for years. Case Title: Rajendra Singh & Ors v State of UP| Writ Petition 52/2022 Either Grant Bail Or Consider For Early Remission Expressing concern about the long pendency of criminal appeals before the Allahabad High Court, the Supreme Court, in February, laid down some broad parameters that can be adopted by the High Court while granting bail. Case Title: Saudan Singh v. The State of Uttar Pradesh Deprecates Practise Of HC judge Dismissing 45 Petitions Seeking Anticipatory Bail On Single Day For Non-Prosecution The Supreme Court took exception to how a Judge of the Allahabad High Court dismissed almost 45 petitions seeking anticipatory bail on a single day, in the same fashion for non-prosecution.

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25 Notable Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 On Bail & Arrest

Live Law

The Supreme Court delivered several notable judgments in 2024 on the parameters for bail and powers of arrest. PMLA| ED Cannot Arrest On Grave Suspicion Alone; There Must Be Written Reasons To Believe That Accused Is Guilty : Supreme Court Case Title : Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement | 2024 LiveLaw 463 Coram : Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice …

2 days, 15 hours ago

District Judiciary's Reluctance In Granting Bail Burdens High Courts, Hierarchical Court Must Introspect: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law

While granting bail to a man booked for offences under the NDPS Act, the Punjab & Haryana High Court observed that district court's reluctance in granting bail burdens the High Court, delays hearing of matters like appeals, revision and it is for the "hierarchical court" like the high court to "introspect". Such reluctance exacerbates the burden on High Courts, where …

1 week, 4 days ago

Failure to provide grounds of arrest will lead to bail? Supreme Court to examine

India Today

The Supreme Court said it would revisit the question whether failure to provide the grounds of arrest would lead to bail or release of the accused in all cases. The court's decision came during the hearing of a plea filed by Mihir Shah, the main accused in the high-profile BMW hit-and-run case in Mumbai's Worli. Earlier this month, Mihir Shah …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Judicial Orders Mandating Incarceration- Recent Trend Of Imposition Of Restriction On Filing A Subsequent Bail Petition

Live Law

The fixing of time for concluding the trial and renewing the Bail application after a certain time became a generally inevitable part of criminal jurisprudence of the High Courts of India and the Supreme Court while deciding Regular Bail Petitions. To de-valuing of clean hand of the accused, facts, circumstance and stage of the case and fixing time for subsequent …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: SC Seek Ashish Mishra's Reply To Allegations Of Threatening Witnesses

ABP News

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought Ashish Mishra's reply to allegations of threatening witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case in which 5 persons were killed in October 2021, when vehicles of his convoy allegedly ran over a group of farmers who were protesting against the farm laws. Ashish Mishra was granted bail by the Supreme Court …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence : Supreme Court Seeks Ashish Mishra's Response On Allegations Of Threatening Witnesses

Live Law

The Supreme Court today sought the response of Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, on allegations of threatening witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case related to killing of 5 persons in October 2021, when vehicles of his convoy allegedly ran over a group of farmers who were protesting against the farm laws.A bench of Justices Surya …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Respond to allegation of threatening witnesses, SC tells Ashish Mishra

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed former Union minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra to respond to allegation that witnesses were being threatened in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case that claimed eight lives. On January 25 last year, the top court had given Ashish Mishra interim bail in the "unfortunate ghastly incident". The apex court in February …

4 weeks ago

'Bail Is The Rule, Jail The Exception' : Supreme Court Deprecates High Courts Denying Bail In Routine Manner By Fixing Deadline For Trials

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to a man accused of counterfeiting currency who had been incarcerated for two years and six months invoking the principle that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception.” “Appellant has undergone incarceration for a period of two and a half years. After rejecting the prayer for bail the courts cannot provide …

'Leaders Expected To Set Example' : Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Odisha BJP MLA Accused Of Slapping Woman Police Officer

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Leaders Expected To Set Example' : Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Odisha BJP MLA Accused Of Slapping Woman Police Officer

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The Supreme Court today dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Odisha BJP MLA and ex-Leader of Opposition Jayanarayan Mishra, accused of slapping a woman police officer during a protest in 2023. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti passed the order, noting that grant of anticipatory bail to Mishra could prejudice the investigation. Notably, when Advocate Samapika Biswal, …

1 month, 1 week ago

HC grants bail to 12 accused in Lakhimpur Kheri case

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Tuesday granted regular bail to 12 accused in the October 3, 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people, including four farmers, a journalist and three BJP workers were killed. Prime accused in the case, Ashish Mishra, son former union minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’, was already granted regular bail by …

1 month, 1 week ago

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence | Their Case Stands On Better Footing Than That Of Ashish Mishra: Allahabad HC Grants Bail To 12 Accused

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted bail to 12 accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence incident related to the killings of five persons in October 2021, noting that their case is on a better footing than the case of Ashish Mishra, who was granted bail by Top Court in July this year. The court also factored in that there …

1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Challenging Bail Granted To One Accused In Tailor Kanhaiya Lal Murder Case

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The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a plea challenging bail granted to Mohammed Javed, one of the accused in the 2022 beheading case of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal. The petition challenges the Rajasthan High Court's decision to grant bail to Javed in September 2024, based on the court's assessment that prima facie evidence did not suggest Javed's involvement …

Supreme Court rejects bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault case

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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rejects bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault case

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the bail application of Prajwal Revanna, the former member of parliament from JDS, who is alleged with various charges of rape and sexual assault. Nevertheless, the bench of the Supreme Court held that it could not entertain the matter of revisiting the bail application that was denied by the Karnataka High Court to Revanna …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Disposing bails, money laundering cases: A look at DY Chandrachud's tenure as Chief Justice

India Today

Outgoing Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's tenure from November 2022 to November 2024 has left a distinct imprint on the judiciary. His term saw a concentrated focus on issues of personal liberty, disposal of long-pending constitutional cases, and tackling economic offences, particularly under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Supreme Court, during DY Chandrachud's tenure as Chief Justice, …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

CJI's Philosophy: 'Bail is the Rule, Jail is an Exception' Remains a Matter of Debate

Live Law

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud addressed the issue of granting bail to undertrial prisoners and whether the principle of 'bail is the rule, jail an exception' applies in the Supreme Court. CJI stated that he has always granted bail from A to Z and that the principle has not permeated to the Trial Courts. He emphasized that various parameters …

Chief Justice's Statement on PM Modi's Visit to His Residence Sparks Debate

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chief Justice's Statement on PM Modi's Visit to His Residence Sparks Debate

India Today

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has stated that there is nothing wrong with the Prime Minister's visit to his residence for Ganesh Puja. He emphasized the importance of a sense of maturity and maturity in the political sphere and stressed the need for a dialogue between the judiciary and the executive. The CJI also addressed the controversy surrounding …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC Rejects Restrictive Bail Conditions, Emphasizing Importance of Proportionality and Fairness

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that bail conditions should be proportionate, reasonable and directly linked to ensuring judicial proceedings rather than trampling upon an individual’s civil liberties. According to the top court, any conditions imposed should be directly tied to facilitating justice, securing the accused’s presence, and preventing any misuse of freedom to interfere with the case or obstruct justice.

3 months, 1 week ago

Bail to Arvind Kejriwal: Accused has the right to remain silent during interrogation, says Justice Bhuyan

The Hindu

Supreme Court judge, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, in his separate opinion allowing bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, upheld the right of an accused to remain silent during interrogation. Justice Bhuyan, in his separate opinion on the two-judge Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant, observed that an investigating agency cannot presume guilt or make an adverse inference against …

3 months, 1 week ago

High Courts should not sit on bail pleas: Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a High Court must either relegate bail pleas to the trial court concerned then and there or promptly hear them on merits as the right to personal liberty was at stake. The top court was addressing the argument by the Central Bureau of Investigation that Mr. Kejriwal’s bail application must be sent back …

3 months, 1 week ago

India’s top court releases New Delhi’s chief minister on bail after 6 months in jail

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — India’s top court on Friday freed on bail Arvind Kejriwal, a prominent opposition leader and chief minister of New Delhi, who was arrested nearly six months ago ahead of national elections on charges of receiving bribes from a liquor distributor. Manoj Tiwari, a BJP lawmaker, demanded Kejriwal’s resignation as Delhi chief minister after the court imposed some …

3 months, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Supreme Court to Rule Today on Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea in CBI Case | ABP News

ABP News

The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver its judgment on September 13, 2024, regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition for release from custody and a request for bail. Kejriwal’s petition challenges the Delhi High Court's decision from August 5, 2024, which upheld his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation in relation to the Delhi Excise Policy …

3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court verdict on Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in Delhi liquor ‘scam’ tomorrow

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court will deliver on Friday its judgment on the petitions filed by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal against his arrest by the Central Bureau Investigation in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy case. The Aam Aadmi Party convener challenged the August 5 decision of the Delhi high court, which upheld his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation and …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Legally Speaking | 'Bail, not jail': A look at the recent judgements on bail in the Supreme Court

Hindustan Times

Justice Krishna Iyer in 1977, while confirming bail in State of Rajasthan v. Balchand @ Balaiay, famously wrote, “The basic rule may perhaps be tersely put as bail, not jail.” Since then, this principle has been reiterated multiple times. In February 2024, the Supreme Court, while rejecting bail in Gurwinder Singh v. State of Punjab, observed that under the UAPA, …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court reserves order on Kejriwal’s bail plea in CBI case

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest in connection with the now scrapped excise policy, observing that its judgment would be carefully framed to obviate demoralising subordinate judiciary while contributing to the evolution of criminal law. “Snakes and ladders” with bail The day-long hearing on Thursday witnessed intense exchanges …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court will hear today Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the CBI case related to the liquor policy case.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan will hear the matterKejriwal was earlier granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in the case registered by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Bail is the rule, jail exception, even under PMLA': Supreme Court grants relief to Hemant Soren's aide

Hindustan Times

Granting relief to Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren's aide in an illegal mining-related case registered by the Enforcement Directorate, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said even in money laundering cases, bail is the rule. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan that even in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, "bail is the rule and jail …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court grants bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha in excise policy cases

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K. Kavitha’s release on bail “forthwith” in the politically-charged Delhi liquor policy case, which saw high-profile arrests like that of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal just days ahead of the general election in 2024. The top court found it fantastic that the Delhi High Court had refused bail to Ms. …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

When citizen's liberty is in question, lower courts should decide pre-arrest bail pleas quickly: Bombay HC

New Indian Express

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said when the question of liberty of a citizen is involved, it is necessary that the lower courts take up and decide applications seeking anticipatory bail either finally or at least for grant of interim protection in an expeditious manner. If the lower courts do not decide such matters, then the high court …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Better To Lose By Making Correct Statement Than To Lose Confidence Of Court': Orissa HC Denies Bail To Economic Offender For Misrepresenting SC Order

Live Law

The Orissa High Court has denied bail to a person, accused of committing economic offences, for misleading the Court with regard to an order passed by the Supreme Court so as to obtain an adjournment and by playing such fraud, to extend the period of liberty. The top Court stayed the order of the High Court and exempted the petitioner …

4 months ago

Supreme Court Adjourns Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea In CBI Case Till September 5

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas challenging his arrest and seeking bail in the case registered by the CBI over the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam, after the CBI sought time to file a counter-affidavit in the matter.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan posted the matter on September …

4 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Bail Granted To Accused In Gauri Lankesh Murder Case

Live Law

The Supreme Court on August 21 dismissed a special leave petition seeking cancellation of bail of Mohan Nayak N, an accused in the murder case of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh.On September 5, 2017, Gauri Lankesh was shot dead in front of her residence in south Bengaluru. The Supreme Court on August 21 dismissed a special leave petition seeking cancellation …

4 months, 1 week ago

SC denies Kejriwal immediate interim bail in excise case, seeks CBI response

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied immediate interim bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been under arrest in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, even as it sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation before making any further decisions. In his plea filed two days after the Supreme Court granted bail to former Delhi …

4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court says 'bail, not jail' is the rule even in special law cases like UAPA

India Today

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the “bail is the rule, jail is the exception” dictum to special laws like the Unlawful Activities Act. A bench of Justices AS Oka and Augustine George Masih said, “Allegations may be serious, but if courts deny bail in deserving cases, then it violates fundamental rights.” “When the case is …

4 months, 1 week ago

The top court as custodian of liberties

The Hindu

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s enlargement on bail by the Supreme Court of India, after an unconscionably long incarceration, is a welcome vindication of the apex court’s remit as custodian of individual liberties. In an eloquent exposition of its mandate, the Court reiterated that ‘a constitutional court has to lean in favour of constitutionalism and the rule of …

4 months, 1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal moves Supreme Court for bail, cites Manish Sisodia order

Hindustan Times

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal approached the Supreme Court on Monday, seeking release from jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, in which he is under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation -- two days after the top court granted bail to former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the related probed by CBI and the …

4 months, 1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal moves Supreme Court for bail in CBI excise policy case, seeks urgent listing

The Hindu

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday moved the Supreme Court for bail in a corruption case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the excise policy ‘scam’. However, Mr. Kejriwal is banking on the fact that the apex court had granted him bail on July 12 in the Directorate of Enforcement case linked to the excise …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ruling on Sisodia calls for judicial reforms in bail process

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The Supreme Court verdict granting bail to former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the Delhi excise policy case marks a critical precedent, particularly in high-profile cases where gravity of charges and prolonged incarceration has been used as tools to deny individuals their right to liberty. The court observed that in many instances, both trial …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court verdict on Manish Sisodia revives ‘bail, not jail, is the rule’ adage

The Hindu

The Supreme Court judgment granting bail to former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, revived a well-settled but endangered principle that ‘jail and not bail is the exception’, even in economic offence cases. Viswanathan did not mince words while saying that High Courts and trial courts nowadays prefer to “play safe” and deny bail even if the case is …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch | Manish Sisodia gets bail: what the Supreme Court said

The Hindu

In a significant development, the Supreme Court today granted bail to senior AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the cases filed against him by the CBI and the ED in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan delivered the verdict today declaring that relegating Mr. Sisodia …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manish Sisodia gets bail: Congress, DMK react to Supreme Court verdict; family rejoice

Hindustan Times

Opposition leaders praised the Supreme Court's decision on Friday to grant bail to Aam Aadmi Party's senior leader Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case. Opposition rally behind Manish Sisodia Delhi minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj called it a “milestone”, criticising the central government for keeping Manish Sisodia in jail for 17 months “without proving any crime”. Congress …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manish Sisodia Granted Bail On 4 Conditions In Delhi Liquor Policy Case. Here's What SC Said

ABP News

The Supreme Court, on Friday, granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. “It would be a travesty of justice to relegate him to the trial court for seeking bail in these cases," the bench said emphasizing that …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manish Sisodia granted bail on these 4 conditions in Delhi excise policy case

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Friday in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail granted by Supreme Court. Manish Sisodia’s bail conditions: The Supreme Court has set conditions for Manish Sisodia’s bail. The court rejected the Enforcement Directorate's request to …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Excise policy case: SC grants bail to Manish Sisodia, says speedy trial denied

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former Delhi deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia in both cases related to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped 2021-22 excise policy, saying keeping him behind bars in the hope of a speedy trial will deprive him of his fundamental right. The Supreme Court set aside the trial court …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manish Sisodia granted bail after 17 months in jail: What SC said while granting relief to AAP leader

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases linked to alleged Delhi excise policy scam. It would be travesty of justice to relegate Manish Sisodia to trial court for seeking bail Manish Sisodia is in custody for 17 months and trial has not yet commenced; this deprives his …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manish Sisodia gets bail in liquor case: AAP hails verdict, says 'prayers were met'

India TV News

Moments after the Supreme Court announced its verdict on the bail granted to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the Excise Policy irregularities case, leaders across the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday expressed their relief, stating that the prayers of the people of Delhi had finally been answered and that the 'father of the education revolution' would be released from jail …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Parvinder Singh Khurana v ED is an Important Judgment for Bail Jurisprudence

The Quint

“If courts ‘cave in’ when great rights are gouged within the sound-proof, sight-proof precincts of prison houses, where, often, dissenters and minorities are caged, Bastilles will be re-enacted. Therefore we affirm that imprisonment does not spell farewell to fundamental rights although, by a realistic re-appraisal, courts will refuse to recognise the full panoply of Part III enjoyed by a free …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court To Hear Manish Sisodia's Bail Pleas In Liquor Policy Case On August 5

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday posted the petitions filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking bail in the liquor policy case to August 5.The bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan adjourned the hearing after Additional Solicitor General SV Raju sought time to file the counter-affidavit on behalf of the Enforcement Directorate. The Supreme Court on …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trial court judges afraid of granting bail in serious crimes: CJI DY Chandrachud

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Trial courts need to be encouraged to be more receptive to accommodating the concerns of people seeking liberty. Today, trial court judges are “playing it safe by not granting bail in very important issues or very serious crimes”, said Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud here on Sunday. He said, “Increasingly, we are seeing in a lot of cases, …

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Bail Is An Essential Element Of The Criminal Justice System, Guarantees Right To Fair Trial: Calcutta High Court

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has held that bail is an essential element of the criminal justice system as it affords a right to a fair trial to the accused in a criminal case. Justice Shampa Paul made these observations in a plea by a man accused under the POCSO act, against an order cancelling his bail issued by the trial …

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Telangana High Court Quashes FIR Against Junior Civil Judges Accused Under SC/ST Act By Colleague

Live Law

The Telangana High Court has granted relief to two Junior Civil Judges in a long pending case of 10 years, wherein they were charged under Section 3 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. “It is pertinent to mention that respondent No.5 has lodged a complaint against the petitioners on 09.10.2015, subsequent to the report submitted by the …

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Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

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14 hours, 54 minutes ago

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination." Justice Singh said a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar and an investigation was required …

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16 hours, 10 minutes ago

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh denied anticipatory bail to Khedkar observing that prima facie, a strong case is made out against her. …

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Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation

Live Law

The Punjab & Haryana High Court takes a "a serious view of the sad situation where it seems that the State of Punjab is treating the third pillar of democracy very shabbily." The Court noted that in Sub Division Derabassi, District Mohali, 03 Judicial Officers are holding Court on the ground floor of a double storied building in which Sub …

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18 hours, 11 minutes ago

Unnao rape case: Delhi HC extends by month interim bail to Kuldeep Sengar

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday extended by one month the interim bail granted on medical grounds to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is serving a life term in the Unnao rape case of 2017. The court imposed certain conditions on Sengar, such as not moving out of his residence except for visiting AIIMS for follow-up …

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20 hours, 32 minutes ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 2 [26-50]

Live Law

Part 1 can be read here. Supreme Court Issues Directions Against Misleading Ads: Self Declaration Forms By Advertisers; Influencers Must Endorse Responsibly Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | 2024 LiveLaw 381 Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah The Supreme Court, in a pivotal order passed a slew of measures to protect consumers from misleading Case …

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Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. Ruling that a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said investigation was required to …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

2024 Round-Up| Constitution Bench Decisions Of Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court in 2024 held several Constitution Benches to resolve crucial and long pending issues with nationwide socio-legal ramifications. State's Power To Tax Mineral Rights In Mineral Area Development Authority v. M/S Steel Authority Of India & Ors, the Supreme Court held by an 8:1 majority that States have the power to levy tax on mineral rights and that …

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2 days, 17 hours ago

Trouble for Kejriwal? Delhi LG approves ED to prosecute AAP chief in excise case, Sanjay Singh calls it ‘baseless’

Live Mint

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena reportedly granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate additional time to file its reply to the petition filed by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. Recently, the Delhi …

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Attack on health-care institutions: Kerala HC suggests depositing an amount as bail condition

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The HC has suggested the inclusion of depositing an amount towards damage caused as a condition for granting bail to the accused in cases registered under the Kerala Healthcare Service Persons and Healthcare Service Institutions Act. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan made the observation while granting bail to Nithin Gopi, an accused in a case registered in connection with attacking …

Karnataka: BJP MLC CT Ravi Walks Out Of Prison On Bail, Says ‘Treated Like Terrorist, Arrested Without Proof’

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3 days, 7 hours ago

Karnataka: BJP MLC CT Ravi Walks Out Of Prison On Bail, Says ‘Treated Like Terrorist, Arrested Without Proof’

ABP News

BJP MLC CT Ravi, who was arrested on Thursday for his "derogatory" remarks against minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, was granted interim bail on Friday by the Karnataka high court. After getting the relief, the BJP leader said he was arrested in a "false" case and that he was treated like a "terrorist". Following the Karnataka HC's order, Ravi's son Swarthak Surya …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

Karnataka HC Grants Interim Bail To BJP's CT Ravi Arrested For Allegedly Using Derogatory Words Against Female Congress Leader

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted interim bail and directed immediate release from custody of BJP Legislator C T Ravi, who was arrested for allegedly using derogatory words against Congress Legislator Laxmi Hebbalkar inside the State Council, at Belagavi. It said “I am of the opinion that prima facie case is made out by the petitioner for his release …

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3 days, 12 hours ago

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: High Court To Hear Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam On January 07

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The Delhi High Court will hear on January 07, 2025, the bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused persons in connection with the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Recently, Umar Khalid's counsel, seeking bail, submitted before the division bench said as to how he was made an accused …

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'Ensure Trials Aren't Delayed Due To Non-Production Of Accused' : Supreme Court Asks Maharashtra Govt & Bombay HC

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The Supreme Court granted bail under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, citing prolonged incarceration and delay in trial due to the State's failure to produce the accused on most dates out of 102 dates in the last six years. The Court directed “the Registrar General of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Secretary, Home, State of …

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Right To Be Forgotten: Punjab & Haryana HC To Decide If Accused Has 'Preferential Right' Over Society's Right To Know Involvement In Crime

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court will be deciding the legal question whether an accused or suspect has a preferential right to be forgotten over the right of the society to know about the involvement of any person in a criminal case. Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj said, ".the legal issue that arises for consideration before this Court as to whether …

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Supreme Court Issues Notice To Tamil Nadu In Plea To Recall Senthil Balaji's Bail, Seeks Details Of Cases & Witnesses Against Him

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The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the State of Tamil Nadu in a plea seeking to recall its judgment granting bail to Minister Senthil Balaji in a money laundering case linked to the alleged cash-for-jobs scam.A bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih directed the State of Tamil Nadu to give details of the …

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Prima Facie Consensual Relationship: Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Film Director Omar Lulu In Rape Case

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Kerala High Court on Friday granted bail to Malayalam Movie director Omar Lulu in a rape case. Justice P. V. Kunhikrishnan observed that prima facie, the relationship between the director and the complainant seems to be a consensual one. But this is a fit case in which the petitioner is to be released on bail invoking the powers under Section …

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Non-Compliance Of S.52A NDPS Act Not Ground For Bail; Irregular Seizure Won't Make Evidence Inadmissible: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court today overturned the judgment of the Delhi High Court which held that the procedure mandated under Section 52A is mandatory. A bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma pronounced the judgment in an appeal filed by the Narcotics Control Bureau against the May 18 order of the Delhi High Court. The High Court's judgment …

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BJP leader CT Ravi, arrested for abusing Karnataka minister, gets bail

India Today

The Karnataka High Court granted interim bail to BJP MLC CT Ravi, who was arrested for abusing Karnataka minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. In its order, the High Court said that a doctor in Belgaum had recommended a CT scan for the BJP leader to rule out any complication following his head injury. However, irrespective of what the Special Court’s ruling would …

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Supreme Court refuses to hear petition challenging Hindu seer's event

India Today

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain the petition filed against the proposed Dharma Sansad in Ghaziabad by controversial Hindu seer Yati Narsinghanand. In the contempt petition filed alleging that the Uttar Pradesh administration was not taking steps as per the Supreme Court's directions against hate speeches, the petitioner had accused the administration of inaction, expressing apprehension of inflammatory …

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Karnataka High Court grants interim bail to BJP leader CT Ravi in 'derogatory remarks' case

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Karnataka High Court grants interim bail to BJP leader CT Ravi in 'derogatory remarks' case

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Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to BJP leader CT Ravi after he was arrested for allegedly using derogatory remarks against Karnataka Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. 'They treated me like a terrorist' Upon securing the bail from the high court, CT Ravi said, "Our custodian was Chairman, when our custodian clearly said and gave ruling a …

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Vandiperiyar Rape-Murder: Kerala High Court Asks Accused To Appear Before POCSO Court Upon State's Appeal Against Acquittal

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The Kerala High Court asked the sole accused, Arjun in the infamous Vandiperiyar rape and murder case to appear before the Special Court for the Trial of Offences Under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in Kattappana. Notably, he was acquitted by the POCSO court last year in the rape and murder of a 5 and a half …

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2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'

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The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court order framing charges against one Salim Malik booked in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Justice Anish Dayal rejected Malik's plea against the trial court order that framed charges against him for the offences under Sections 147, 148, 427, 435 ten rupees), 436, 450, 149 and 188 of …

High Court Trial Order Fir Malik Delhi Riots

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Ensure No Hate Speech In Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' : Supreme Court Tells UP Authorities, Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition

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The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a contempt petition filed against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for allegedly failing to take steps to prevent the 'Dharam Sansad' which is being organised between December 17 to 21 at Ghaziabad by Yati Narasinghanand, who has a history of making communal statements targeting the Muslim community. At the same time, …

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Kidnapping Case: Karnataka High Court Permits Bhavani Revanna To Enter Her Native Districts Of Mysuru, Hassan For 15 Days

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The Karnataka High Court on Thursday relaxed a condition imposed in the anticipatory bail order of Bhavani Revanna, and permitted her to enter her native districts of Mysuru and Hassan for 15 days. In its order dated June 7, the court had while granting interim anticipatory bail to Bhavani in connection with a kidnapping case, had directed her not to …

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Subsequent Change Of Law By Itself Not A Ground To Reverse Acquittal : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court recently ruled that a delay condonation application with an appeal against an acquittal cannot be allowed because the prosecution's case is supported by a subsequent change of law. Bhatti heard the criminal appeal filed against the Kerala High Court's decision allowing the State's plea against the appellant's acquittal because a subsequent judgment of the Supreme Court favored …

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Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Astrologer Accused Of Helping Woman To Poison Husband & Mother-in-Law

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The Supreme Court today refused to grant anticipatory bail to an astrologer Pandit Varun Mehta accused of conniving with a woman, who allegedly administered poison to her husband and her mother-in-law. While denying bail, the Court said: "Not a case for anticipatory bail." The Punjab Police have arrested the accused the wife and her two brothers, who were also allegedly …

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Prima Facie 'Law Maker Broke The Law': Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses MLA Mamman Khan's Plea Against Separate Trial In Nuh Violence Case

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has dismissed the plea filed by Congress MLA Mamman Khan against segregation of his trial by the trial court in Nuh from other accused in connection with the July 2023 Nuh violence case. Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu said, "in view of the charges framed by learned trial Court, prima facie, it is discernible that …

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Court grants pre-arrest bail to BJP worker who hurled verbal abuse at police

India Today

The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a BJP worker, who hurled verbal abuse at a police constable and had made obscene gestures at her, after he tendered an unconditional apology. The bench of Justice Manish Pitale was hearing an anticipatory bail application filed by Rutik Nagesh Landge, who had tried to break into a VVIP security cordon when …

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HC rejects bail to accused in conspiracy to carry out pressure cooker bombings in Lucknow in 2021

Hindustan Times

Lucknow, The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday rejected bail to an al-Qaeda operative Museeruddin alias Musi alias Raju in connection with a conspiracy to carry out a pressure cooker bombing attacks in Lucknow. HC rejects bail to accused in conspiracy to carry out pressure cooker bombings in Lucknow in 2021 Passing the order, the Lucknow bench observed that the materials …

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Lawrence Bishnoi Jail Interview Row | HC Asks Punjab Govt To Appoint Justice Rajiv N. Raina As Enquiry Officer To Probe Role Of Police Officials

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab Government to consider appointing former High Court judge Justice Rajiv Narain Raina, Former Judge of this Court as the Inquiry Officer to probe the role of delinquent senior officials of the Punjab Police in facilitating the interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Lapita Banerji said, …

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Kamlesh Tiwari Murder Case | Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Alleged Conspirator In Jail Since October 2019

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The Allahabad High Court recently granted bail to a man, in jail since October 2019, who allegedly conspired to kill Hindu Samaj Party leader Kamlesh Tiwari in 2019 over his alleged remark made against Prophet Muhammad. Granting bail to Accused-Pathan Rashid Ahmad, a bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot noted that he has no criminal history apart from the instant case …

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Madras High Court Dismisses 2011 Plea To Restrain Retd Justice CS Karnan From Commenting On Judiciary In Media

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The Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition filed in 2011 seeking to restrain retired high court judge Justice CS Karnanfrom making public statements, wither written or oral against constitutional authorities or any wing of the judiciary or advocates in public media. A division bench of Justice MS Ramesh and Justice AD Maria Clete observed that the prayer in the …

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Madras High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Stabbing Doctor For Alleged Poor Treatment Of Mother

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The Madras High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Vignesh, accused of stabbing a doctor at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Guindy, Chennai in November this year. Vignesh was arrested for offenses under Sections 127, 115, 118, 121, 109, 351 of BNS and under Section 3 of Tamil Nadu Medicare Service Persons and Medicine Service Institutions Act 2008. …

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2020 Delhi Riots Case | Umar Khalid Granted 7 Days Interim Bail: Why is the JNU Student Leader in Jail?

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Published : Dec 18, 2024 16:55 IST - 2 MINS READ A Delhi court on December 18 granted seven days interim bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid, accused in the conspiracy case connected to the February 2020 riots, to attend a family event. The trial court was addressing the second regular bail application filed on behalf of Umar Khalid, …

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JNU student leader Umar Khalid granted seven days of interim bail to attend his cousin’s wedding - all you need to know

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Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid has been granted interim bail to attend his cousin's wedding. Currently, the Delhi High Court is reviewing the regular bail applications of Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in the case. Earlier, while rejecting his bail plea, the trial court stated: "The High Court analysed the case against the applicant and concluded that the allegations …

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Umar Khalid gets interim bail by court to attend cousin's wedding in 2020 Delhi riots case

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Umar Khalid gets interim bail by court to attend cousin's wedding in 2020 Delhi riots case

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2020 North East Delhi Violence: A Delhi court on Wednesday granted interim bail to Umar Khalid, a former student of Jawaharlal Nehru University, in connection with a larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 North East Delhi Violence. Delhi HC reviewing regular bail applications Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court is presently reviewing the regular bail applications of Umar Khalid and …

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Umar Khalid Gets 7 Days Interim Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

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Umar Khalid Gets 7 Days Interim Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

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A Delhi Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to former JNU scholar Umar Khalid in the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts granted interim bail for 7 days to Khalid for attending a wedding in the family.The interim bail conditions are that Khalid shall not contact …

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Lok Adalat In Telangana Disposes 11.5L Cases At District Level; 225 Cases Settled At High Court With ₹15.9 Crore Compensation

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Lok Adalat In Telangana Disposes 11.5L Cases At District Level; 225 Cases Settled At High Court With ₹15.9 Crore Compensation

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The Telangana High Court disposed of 11,55,993 cases in the 4th Lok Adalat held in the State on 14 December 2024. Justice Sujoy Paul even interacted virtually with the District and Sessions Judges/Chairpersons, explaining the importance of conducting Lok Adalats. Lok Adalat benches were also held in the High Court headed by Justice Surepally Nanda and retired Justice S. Srreedevi. …

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No Constitutional Court Can Direct Trial Courts To Write Bail Orders In A Particular Manner : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has expressed disapproval of the directions issued by the Rajasthan High Court that the Trial Courts should incorporate in a tabular chart the criminal antecedents of the accused while deciding bail applications. The Court observed that High Cours cannot direct the Trial Courts to write bail orders in a particular manner. It was in 2020 that the …

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Umar Khalid gets 7-day bail in 2020 Delhi riots case to attend family wedding

India Today

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail for seven days to former JNU student Umar Khalid to attend a wedding in his family in the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Khalid has been in custody since his arrest by the Delhi Police on September 14, 2020 in the UAPA case over the alleged …

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Hema Committee aftermath: Milords, shouldn't bail for celebs in this manner be avoided?

New Indian Express

Last week, a single-judge Bench of the Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam filmmaker and actor Balachandra Menon in an alleged sexual assault case dating back to 2007. While granting anticipatory bail to Menon, Justice Kunhikrishnan noted that the complaint had been registered by the victim 17 years after the alleged incident and that such a delay tarnished …

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Delhi riots conspiracy case: Court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid to attend marriage in family

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Court allowed Khalid a seven-day interim bail to attend a family wedding on Wednesday. The court granted interim bail to former JNU student leader Umar Khalid in connection with a UAPA case linked to the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Khalid has been in custody since September 2020, …

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Non-bailable warrant issued against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar after failing to appear before court

New Indian Express

MADURAI: The Principal Special Court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases in Madurai issued a non-bailable warrant against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar for failing to appear before the court in a ganja case on Tuesday. Soon after this, the Palanichettipatti police of Theni booked Shankar in a ganja case allegedly based on a search they conducted in a hotel …

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Police to move SC for Arjun bail cancellation

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police will approach the Supreme Court for the cancellation of an interim bail granted to Telugu film actor Allu Arjun, high-placed sources in the police department said. However, as the police gathered fresh evidence during the investigation, they will soon approach the Supreme Court seeking the cancellation of Allu Arjun’s interim bail, the top police officials confirmed …

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SC: Even courts are bound by principle of natural justice

Hindustan Times

No one can be condemned unheard, not even by the highest court of the land, the Supreme Court asserted on Tuesday while underscoring the cardinal principle of natural justice and cautioning judges against making sweeping observations without affording individuals an opportunity to respond. The apex court emphasised that principles of natural justice are binding on all courts and institutions, highlighting …

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Speedy trial takes precedence over anti-terror law provisions: SC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the constitutional right to a speedy trial would have precedence over the stringent provisions of laws such as the Unlawful Activities Act, emphasising that courts cannot let individuals languish in jail indefinitely. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and AG Masih held that prolonged incarceration without trial constitutes a violation …

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