![[Inhumane Prison Conditions] ‘Last Person Matters Most’: SC On Freeing Eligible Female Undertrial Prisoners](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-17-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Yesterday, On 26th October, the Supreme Court ruled that murder charges do not automatically justify bail denial, emphasizing individual rights and the presumption of innocence. While granting bail to an accused, the Court criticized rigid bail practices and highlighted the need for nuanced case-specific evaluations in pre-trial detention, reinforcing fairness in the justice system.
![[Swati Maliwal Case] Delhi Police Alleged "Brutal Assault" Against Maliwal, Files Affidavit in SC Opposing Bail for Bibhav Kumar](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MicrosoftTeams-image-35-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Deputy Commissioner of Police Manoj Kumar Meena emphasized in an affidavit that the brutal assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at the Chief Minister’s residence had a profound impact on the public. The accused, a close aide to the Chief Minister, is seeking bail, but the police argue that this would jeopardize the safety of the victim and her family.
A public interest litigation has been filed today in the Supreme Court against three newly amended criminal law bills in India. The petitioner seeks the formation of an expert committee to evaluate the legislation’s viability. The proposed bills aim to reform the country’s criminal laws, but the petition highlights various defects and discrepancies.(arguments: 50 words)
The Supreme Court criticized the Calcutta High Court’s denial of bail to an SPES trustee during the Birla-Lodha group conflict, describing it as a “shocking state of affairs”. The case, involving influential private entities, has been highlighted as emblematic of a broader issue. The bench directed the Bengal police to present the trustee before the trial court for bail consideration.
![[BREAKING] Manish Sisodia Bail Plea, Denies Bail in Both CBI and ED Cases](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-40-4.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today (30th April): A Delhi court rejected the bail plea of Manish Sisodia, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, in the Delhi excise policy case. Sisodia has been in custody since February 26, 2023, and is being investigated for alleged involvement in the manipulation of the excise policy. The trial has faced delays.
On Friday(15th March),Four residents of Tamil Nadu were denied bail by a Dindoshi sessions court for their involvement in a visa fraud scheme targeting European travel. The court rejected their bail plea, citing the severity of their offenses and the ongoing investigation into the authenticity of the seized documents. The accused claimed they were victims of a larger scam orchestrated by an agent.