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Bail
Kerala HC grants bail to Boby Chemmanur in sexual harassment case, citing bail is rule & jail is exception; warns against body shaming
“Everybody should be vigilant while making comments about others, whether they are men or women.”
‘Bail in NDPS case on ground of undue delay in trial, unfettered by rigours of S. 37’; Punjab and Haryana HC grants bail to accused of selling narcotics pills
“The right to life and personal liberty cannot be rendered nugatory by unwarranted delays in the judicial process, particularly where such delay(s) is neither attributable to the accused nor justified by the prosecution with cogent reasons. An individual cannot be kept behind bars for an inordinate period of time by taking refuge in the rigours of Section 37.”
Rajasthan High Court grants interim bail to Asaram Bapu in 2013 rape case for medical treatment
Asaram Bapu was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018 for raping a minor girl at his ashram in 2013.
‘Not a case of passive support to terrorist organisation’; Delhi High Court denies bail to alleged ISIS associate in UAPA case
The Court stated that the recovery of incriminating material recovered from the mobile phone of the appellant showing pro-ISIS material showed that the appellant is deeply influenced with the philosophy and ideology of the ISIS.
“Religious terrorism is tragic & dangerous phenomenon”; MP High Court denies bail due to strong prima facie evidence & National Security threat
“Religious terrorism is a tragic and dangerous phenomenon that distorts the true teachings of faith and causes immense harm to individuals and societies. While the roots of religious terrorism are deep and complex, it is crucial to understand that no religion inherently supports violence or terror.”
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“Bail is Rule and Jail is Exception”; Rajasthan High Court criticizes trial court for casual rejection of bail despite key evidence
“Every arrest is also a relief and a pain. It is a critical part of the justice system. All arrests have to be justified and be based on evidence and pave the way for justice.”
Supreme Court grants interim bail to rape convict Asaram Bapu on medical grounds
The interim bail has been granted till 31-03-2025.
Hyderabad Criminal Court grants bail to Actor Allu Arjun in Sandhya Theatre stampede case
Actor Allu Arjun was arrested after a woman passed away due to a stampede at the premier of his film Pushpa 2. He had been granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court on 13-012-2024.
Gujarat High Court suspends life imprisonment sentence of persons convicted of murder
“Considering the backlog of appeals pending before this Court, the chance of the appeal being heard in near future is extremely remote.”
Read why Madras HC granted bail to temple activist Rangarajan Narasimhan in two FIRs relating to video against Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin
“A reading of the complaint does not attract the provisions of Section 75 of BNS or Section 4 of the Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. Furthermore, as the other offences are bailable, I am inclined to grant bail to the accused with certain conditions.”
[Cash-for-Job Scam] SC emphasises right to liberty, says undertrial incarceration should not amount to punitive detention while granting bail to TMC’s Partha Chatterjee
The Court expedited the Trial and directed the Trial Court to decide on framing of charges before the commencement of the winter vacations or before 31-12-2024 and then fix a date for recording the statements of prosecution witnesses who are the most material or vulnerable.
SC restores bail granted to BJP’s Girraj Singh Malinga in 2022 for offences under IPC and SC/ST Act
Girraj Singh Malinga was charged for the major offences punishable under Section 307 IPC, amongst others, read with Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s) and 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST Act. He was duly arrested, and bail was granted by the order dated 17-05-2022.
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Kolkata Court grants bail to former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh in RG Kar rape and murder case
Kolkata Court also granted bail to police officer Abhijit Mondal.
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Rajasthan High Court clubs multiple FIRs in financial mismanagement allegations against Creative Credit Cooperative Society
“Clubbing of the FIRs will reduce the financial drain on the state exchequer as well as cut down the administrative burden, especially given that all the cases arise out of same or similar cause.”
‘Delivering child in jail will impact both mother and child’; Bombay HC grants bail to a female prisoner who was in her advanced stage of pregnancy
Though applicant-accused can be treated at the Government Hospital for her pregnancy, however, every person, including the prisoner, is entitled to dignity which the situation demanded.
Custodial statements under Section 50 PMLA are inadmissible; MP High Court grants bail
“The arrest should be rational, fair and as per law and shall not be merely based upon guilt of accused established from inadmissible evidence.”