The Supreme Court has ruled that High Courts cannot grant pre-arrest bail without quashing an FIR. Accused individuals must first approach the Sessions Court for anticipatory bail, reinforcing the proper legal hierarchy and protecting ongoing investigations.
The Bombay High Court denied anticipatory bail to Dr. Ravindra Deokar, a senior doctor accused of molesting six junior women doctors at KEM Hospital. The Court emphasized the victims’ emotional trauma and the potential for further harm if bail were granted. Deokar faces multiple allegations and remains suspended from his position.
The UPSC opposed pre-arrest bail for Puja Khedkar, calling the fraud’s severity unprecedented. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court, it stressed the need for custodial interrogation. Authorities aim to uncover the full extent of her alleged fraudulent activities. The case has drawn significant legal and public attention.
NEW DELHI: Today, 28th Feb, The Supreme Court of India granted pre-arrest bail to Satish Chandra Verma, former Advocate General of Chhattisgarh, in connection with the Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam case. The decision was made on Friday by a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, who also directed Verma to fully cooperate in the investigation.