The Allahabad High Court expressed concern over bail being granted in rape and murder cases due to shortcomings in Uttar Pradesh’s forensic infrastructure, urging the State to modernize FSL facilities with advanced equipment and adequate staff. The Court directed that its order be placed before Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to former IAS officer Anil Tuteja in the Chhattisgarh DMF irregularities case, noting that several co-accused had already secured bail and that examination of nearly 85 prosecution witnesses would considerably delay the trial.
The Supreme Court of India reiterated that bail, not prolonged detention, should remain the norm even under the UAPA, while granting relief to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi and expressing reservations over denial of bail to Umar Khalid.
The Allahabad High Court observed that allegedly throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the Ganga during an Iftar gathering could hurt Hindu religious sentiments, while Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla granted bail to five accused men in the March 2026 incident.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a gym trainer accused of rape and blackmail, with Justice Girish Kathpalia observing that morality must remain separate from criminal determination and noting material presented prima facie indicated a consensual relationship between the parties.
Patiala House Court granted bail to Vinesh Chandel in an ED money laundering case, noting no opposition from the agency. This is notable under PMLA Section 45, where strict twin conditions usually restrict bail unless courts are satisfied on innocence and conduct.
A bribery case from Bihar stunned the Supreme Court after the defence claimed rats had destroyed the seized bribe money. The bench said, “We were surprised the recovered notes were destroyed by rats.”
The Delhi High Court granted bail to two accused booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, noting prolonged custody exceeding four years and absence of timely trial, despite allegations of promoting Islamic State ideology.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Vishal Agarwal, father of the juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash, noting he spent 22 months in custody and co-accused were already released, while observing he made out a case for bail.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to an Indian Army personnel accused of rape on a false promise of marriage, with Justice Prateek Jalan observing that the roka ceremony after their five-year relationship strengthens the accused’s defence.
