Madras High Court grants conditional bail to actors Srikanth and Krishna in the high-profile Chennai drug case. They must report daily to Nungambakkam Police Station as part of strict bail terms.
The Calcutta High Court declined bail to Partha Chatterjee and four others in the SSC scam case. Last month, a two-judge division bench of the High Court delivered a split verdict on their bail pleas. After the split decision, the case was referred to a larger bench for consideration. With this ruling, all the accused will remain in custody as the investigation progresses.
Yesterday, On 25th October, the Supreme Court criticized the Patna High Court for issuing post-dated bail orders that would take effect only after five months. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for timely justice and remanded the cases for reconsideration. This ruling reflects a broader push for transparency in legal proceedings.
On Aug 26, a Goa court revoked bail for Amit Palekar, Aam Aadmi Party’s Goa chief, in the 2023 Banastarim accident case involving three deaths. The court ordered his immediate surrender. Palekar was accused of evidence tampering and providing a decoy driver to protect Paresh Sawardekar, who faces charges for causing the fatal accident.
The Supreme Court today criticized the trend of High Courts granting conditional bail, delaying its effectiveness by 6 months to a year, in the case of a murder accused. The bench found this practice problematic and granted interim bail to the accused, requesting the Bihar government to respond by September 2. This decision came in an appeal against a Patna High Court order.
On 30th May, The Calcutta High Court granted conditional bail to five associates of Basirhat BJP candidate Rekha Patra, prohibiting their entry to Sandeshkhali except on polling day as a precautionary measure. The decision underscores the judiciary’s role in balancing law and order while respecting individuals’ political rights, with implications for the upcoming elections in the region.
Today, On 16th May, Karnataka JDS leader HD Revanna granted interim bail in a sexual assault and kidnapping case. The complaint also involves his son, Prajwal Revanna. An SIT formed by the state government made the arrest, prompting a significant legal process. The case continues to draw attention due to the seriousness of the allegations.
The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Ram Khelawan, a 70-year-old man accused of unnatural sexual acts with a cow. The court considered the seriousness of the charges, potential punishment, and lack of concerns regarding flight or witness intimidation. The defense argued the accused’s innocence and lack of criminal history, while the State counsel’s counterarguments were deemed insubstantial.