Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Punjab Officer in 2021 Graft Case, Slams High Court’s “Unusual Order”

The Supreme Court gave pre-arrest bail to Punjab officer Gursewak Singh in a 2021 corruption case, criticizing the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s handling of his plea as “cryptic and unusual.” The bench said the officer’s non-arrest for four years itself justified bail.

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Patwari in Corruption Case, Slams Punjab & Haryana High Court for ‘Cryptic, Unusual’ Order

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Patwari Gursewak Singh in a 2021 corruption case, criticizing the Punjab & Haryana High Court for passing a “cryptic and unusual” order. The Court said the four-year delay in arrest was itself a valid reason for bail.

High Court Grants Bail in UAPA Case, Stresses No Denial for Serious Allegations Without Prima Facie Evidence

In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man charged under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), emphasizing that bail cannot be denied merely on the basis of serious allegations if there is no prima facie case established. This decision underscores the court’s commitment to ensuring fair […]