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.
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.
