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The Supreme Court granted bail to activist Shoma Sen, a prominent Dalit and women’s rights activist, in the Bhima Koregaon violence case. Sen had been arrested in 2018 and made multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure bail. The order was passed by a bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Augustine George Masih. Shoma Sen had approached both the Pune Sessions Court and the Bombay High Court for bail, but was directed to appeal to the special NIA court before seeking relief from the High Court. Finally, after appealing to the Supreme Court against the High Court’s decision, she was granted bail.
In Karnataka, three individuals were granted bail by the Bengaluru Trial Court for allegedly chanting pro-Pakistan slogans at the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. They must each post a Rs 1 lakh bond and provide two sureties, and comply with travel restrictions and court attendance. The defense argues that their arrest lacked procedural validity. The Court’s decision aligns with guidelines to prevent unnecessary arrests.
Recently Supreme Court Criticizes Judicial Impropriety in Bail Cancellation Case. The controversy began when the Madhya Pradesh High Court, on December 12, 2023, revoked the bail granted to the accused appellants on September 8 and 14, 2022, by another bench. On February 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of India, through a bench comprising Justices B […]
