The Supreme Court today (27th Sept) expunged remarks from the Allahabad High Court about potential religious conversion effects on India’s majority population, deeming them inappropriate. The Court emphasized that such general statements should not be referenced in other cases. The decision came while granting bail to an accused previously denied bail based on these remarks.
Today(on 30th July), The Supreme Court granted bail to TMC leader Anubrata Mondal, who was arrested for allegedly smuggling cattle across the India-Bangladesh border. Mondal’s legal issues began on August 11, 2022, with the CBI investigating the case and the Supreme Court requesting a response from the CBI in September of the previous year.
The Supreme Court today granted bail to the accused in the Kamlesh Tiwari murder case, noting limited involvement and lack of prior antecedents. The decision considered lengthy detention, witness testimony, and bail for other co-accused, diverging from the High Court’s denial based on the murder’s brutality and communal aspects. The case title is Syed Asim Ali v. The State of Uttar Pradesh.
Today(on 23rd July),The Karnataka High Court granted bail to Vasudev Bhagwan Suryavanshi and Amit Baddi, accused in the high-profile murder case of scholar MM Kalburgi. Justice MG Uma’s decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the case, where the individuals were implicated in the theft of the motorcycle used in the assassination.
The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to three individuals accused in the 2017 murder of activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh. Justice S Vishwajith Shetty approved the bail for Amit Digvekar, KT Naveen Kumar, and HL Suresh, following the reservation of orders on their bail applications on July 2. The decision aligned with the precedent of granting bail due to trial delays.
The Allahabad High Court, in Satish Alias Chand’s bail hearing, emphasized the need for nuanced judicial consideration in cases involving consensual teenage relationships under the POCSO Act. The court granted bail and directed Chand to deposit a fixed amount for the welfare of the victim’s newborn child, highlighting its proactive stance in safeguarding the child’s interests.
Today(on 3rd July), The Supreme Court of India chastised the NIA for delaying the trial in a counterfeit currency case, leading to the accused being held in jail for four years without trial, emphasizing the constitutional right to a speedy trial regardless of the offense’s severity.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assures strict action after a juvenile’s bail in a fatal Pune car accident case. He presented Rs 10 lakh to the victims’ parents and pledged a fast-track court trial. The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused, prompting public outcry. Efforts are underway to try the minor as an adult.
MLA HD Revanna was granted bail today in a sexual abuse case involving him and his son. The bail condition includes a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh with two sureties and full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. This follows his bail in a separate kidnapping case related to the sexual abuse allegations against his son, Prajwal Revanna.
Today(on 2nd May),Delhi High Court grants bail to three accused in 2020 Delhi riots case, including Shoaib Alam, Gulfam, and Javed. Bail for fourth accused, Nazim, is still pending with detailed order awaited.
