In Umar Khalid’s case, Ex-CJI Chandrachud highlighted that there were multiple adjournments sought by his counsel, at least seven or more, and finally the bail application was withdrawn, a fact often overlooked in debates.
The Supreme Court expressed displeasure after the Allahabad High Court adjourned a bail plea 21 times, stressing that matters of personal liberty must be decided quickly. CJI B R Gavai asked the High Court Chief Justice to ensure the bail hearing is not delayed further.
Bombay High Court ruled that documents like Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID are only for identification and do not prove Indian citizenship, stressing the Citizenship Act as the main law on nationality.
Pune court denies anticipatory bail to two absconding accused for sharing derogatory posts about Amruta Fadnavis. Judge cites lack of cooperation and intent to outrage modesty of a woman.
Delhi High Court pulls up accused in Parliament security breach case, says disrupting Parliament is the “best way to create terror”, asks police to respond to bail plea.
Supreme Court urges all High Courts to frame rules mandating disclosure of prior criminal cases in bail applications. Also expunges harsh remarks against a judge, calling them “uncalled for” and passed without hearing him.
Supreme Court to decide on ex-minister Partha Chatterjee’s bail in the CBI-led cash-for-jobs scam. Case reassigned to a different bench, excluding Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
Supreme Court directs Hany Babu to approach High Court or trial court for bail in the Elgar Parishad case. The Court refused to clarify its earlier order and granted liberty to revive his withdrawn plea.
Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on bail pleas of activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in the UAPA case linked to the alleged pre-planned conspiracy behind the February 2020 Delhi riots.
Karnataka High Court hears former MP Prajwal Revanna’s fresh bail plea in a rape case. Court focuses on whether the plea is maintainable as per Supreme Court rulings and registry norms.
