The Supreme Court criticized the Allahabad High Court for adjourning a bail plea 27 times. It granted bail to the accused, calling the delay a serious issue of personal liberty.
New Delhi: Today On May 22, The Supreme Court of India showed strong disappointment with the Allahabad High Court for postponing the bail hearing of an accused 27 times in a case related to cheating being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The apex court, led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, made strong observations about the unnecessary delay in deciding bail, especially in a case where a person’s freedom was at stake.
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The Supreme Court was hearing the bail plea of Lakshya Tawar, who had been accused in a cheating case under investigation by the CBI.
His plea for bail had been pending before the Allahabad High Court for a long time.
According to the record, the High Court had adjourned his bail application 27 times, which drew criticism from the top court.
The bench firmly questioned the delay by the Allahabad High Court and said,
“How can the high court adjourn the bail hearing for 27 times in a matter related to personal liberty?”
The Supreme Court highlighted that the right to personal liberty is a fundamental right, and unnecessary delays in hearing bail applications defeat the very purpose of justice.
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Observing that the delay was unjustified, the Supreme Court stepped in and granted bail to the accused, Lakshya Tawar.
With this, the top court also declared the matter before the Allahabad High Court as closed, meaning there would be no further proceedings regarding this bail application in that court.
This case brings attention to the importance of timely hearings in bail matters, especially when a person’s personal freedom is involved.
The Supreme Court’s decision sends a message to all lower courts to handle bail pleas with urgency and responsibility, as delays can seriously affect the rights of the accused.
This judgment reaffirms that courts must act swiftly in cases related to liberty and cannot allow procedural delays to deny a person their legal rights.
The Supreme Court’s comment, “How can the high court adjourn the bail hearing for 27 times in a matter related to personal liberty?”,
underlines the seriousness of the issue and reflects the judiciary’s duty to protect constitutional rights.
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In conclusion, by granting bail to Lakshya Tawar and closing the matter pending before the Allahabad High Court, the Supreme Court has once again stressed the importance of protecting personal liberty and ensuring that courts work efficiently to uphold justice.
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