Supreme Court Rules on Default Bail: New Guidelines for Accused in Pending Investigations

The Supreme Court clarified that an accused cannot claim default bail solely due to ongoing investigations or an incomplete charge sheet. This decision revoked bail for ex-DHFL promoters in a bank loan fraud case. The ruling impacts criminal cases and upholds the right to default bail only until a charge sheet is filed. This landmark case sets a new precedent in Indian law.

Supreme Court Postpones Umar Khalid’s Bail Hearing to January 24

The Supreme Court of India, on January 10, decided to adjourn the bail hearing of former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Umar Khalid, involved in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, to January 24. This decision came after requests for adjournment from both sides, with Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Khalid, and the Delhi Police […]