Supreme Court grants bail to accused imprisoned for attempt to murder for past 6 months
Supreme Court directed that the accused be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Trial Court in connection with FIR.
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[Belagavi Stripping Incident] | Karnataka HC directs speedy completion of trial within 1 year; Grants conditional bail to 11 accused persons
On 15-04-2024, 2 Benches of the High Court passed the respective orders in the Belagavi disrobing incident of December 2023 which shook the conscience of the Court and Nation at large.
[Delhi Riots] ‘Aspects related to riot-like violence, burning of Delhi openly discussed in meetings’; Delhi High Court denies bail to Salim Malik
In the meetings dated 20-2-2020 and 21-2-2020 at Chand Bagh and again on 22-2-2020 and 23-2-2020, there were talks of finances, arranging arms, procuring of petrol bombs for killing of people and arsoning of property and destruction of CCTV installed in the area.
Supreme Court restores YouTuber Sattai Duraimurugan’s bail in 2021 derogatory speech against Chief Minister MK Stalin case
In 2021 Madras High Court granted bail to Sattai. Later, a Division Bench of High Court cancelled the bail. However, in 2022, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to him, and he has been out on bail since then.
Rajasthan High Court grants bail to SFJ members accused of uttering words ‘Khalistan Zindabad’; finds invocation of UAPA incomprehensible
Rajasthan High Court held that the continuation of the incarceration would be an abuse of the legal process, especially considering the likelihood of a prolonged trial.
Fake currency is serious threat to economy, national security, individual well-being; Delhi High Court dismisses bail application
The illicit activities surrounding supply and circulation of counterfeit currency notes pose multifaceted risks to both economy and individuals within society. There is no gainsaying that proliferation of counterfeit currency facilitates various forms of illicit activities.
Supreme Court grants bail to Shoma Sen in Bhima Koregaon Elgar Parishad case
Supreme Court granted her bail subject to the conditions that she will not leave the State of Maharashtra without the permission of the Special Court and have to surrender her passport and furnish her address and mobile number to the investigating officer.
Madhya Pradesh High Court denies bail to woman accused of extortion and filing false rape cases against multiple men
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the applicant has lodged 5 cases under Section 376 IPC against different persons including two cases against her husband.
Prior sanction for prosecuting a public servant can be taken even at the time of conclusion of trial; Gujarat HC rejects bail of retired IAS officer
“In the recent times, there was an increase in socio economic offences in the country. These are the offences which are solely committed for personal gains. These crimes are affecting every part of the country’s economic structure and wrecking the people’s faith in the system.”
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi High Court issues notice to ED; No interim bail for now in Liquor Excise Policy case
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on 21-03-2024 in connection with the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy, implemented in November 2021 to tackle the liquor mafia and boost revenue.
Can Court impose bail condition restricting involvement in political activities? – Supreme Court answers
Supreme Court quashed and set aside the condition imposed by the Orissa High Court restricting involvement in political activities.
Cheating in government exams undermines principles of meritocracy, equal opportunities; effects not limited to individual but impact society: Delhi High Court
Cheating in government exams perpetuates inequalities by favoring those who can afford to pay for leaked exam papers or engage in fraudulent activities, while disadvantaging those who rely on their hard work and merit to succeed.
Read why Allahabad HC granted bail to Siddique Kappan’s co-accused Masood in UAPA Case
Allahabad High Court noted that Masood has been languishing in jail since 05-10-2020. Further, it said that there is not even a prima facie case, establishing the complicity of Masood and the nature and gravity of charges and the absence of criminal history on his part require his release on bail.
Know what led Bombay High Court to grant bail to 22 Y/O murder accused
Bombay High Court considered the role pertaining to the applicant and him being a 22-years-old at the relevant time, the Court found him entitled to be enlarged on bail.
‘Adolescent love cannot be controlled by the Courts’; Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail to POCSO accused
“In the case of lack of inducement or threat, the Court must be conscious of the fact that they are not dealing with criminals.”
‘Victim Testimony delay not a ground in POCSO cases’; Delhi High Court denies bail in sexual assault and trafficking case
It is crucial to recognize that delays in the victim’s testimony before the learned trial court, often attributed to the intricate nature of trauma recovery, should not serve as grounds for the accused to seek bail.
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A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts in February 2024
[Cash-for-job scam] Madras HC refuses to grant bail to former TN Minister Senthil Balaji in money laundering case
Senthil Balaji was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 14-06-2023 for an alleged offence under Section 3 of PMLA.
‘Compliance with Ss. 15-A(3), 15-A(5) of SC & ST Act mandatory’; Delhi HC sets aside bail order granted without hearing the victim
“It is mandatory for the Court to issue a reasonable notice of any Court proceedings, including any bail application filed by the accused, to the victim and the victim or the dependent of a victim has a right to be heard at any proceeding under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act (Prevention of Attrocities), 1989.”
HIGH COURT FEBRUARY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Jagan Mohan Reddy; K. Annamalai; Trade mark squatting; Right to travel abroad; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.