The Bombay High Court granted pre-arrest bail to a woman and her alleged lover, accused of abetting her estranged husband’s suicide. The court found no evidence of direct instigation or compelling behavior from the couple, emphasizing that the law requires clear acts of inducement for abetment claims.
Yesterday, On 23rd October, the Bombay High Court denied anticipatory bail to the father of a friend of a minor involved in a fatal Porsche crash in Pune. The court cited sufficient evidence of his involvement in tampering with blood samples. The ongoing investigation raises significant concerns over underage driving and legal accountability.
An Indian Air Force Wing Commander accused of rape and forced oral sex by a junior colleague was granted pre-arrest bail by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. The court allowed the investigation to continue but prohibited filing a chargesheet without its permission, citing concerns about the officer’s career. The Flying Officer detailed the harassment and alleged biased handling of the case, expressing severe mental toll.
Today(9th September), The Supreme Court of India ruled that an accused already in custody can still seek anticipatory bail in a separate case if not arrested for that specific matter. The verdict, delivered by a Bench including CJI DY Chandrachud, clarifies the right to pre-arrest bail despite existing judicial custody.
A Mumbai man granted pre-arrest bail in a rape case after presenting an MOU indicating a consensual live-in relationship, while the woman denied signing it. Allegations include coercion, blackmail, and abortion. The court found the relationship initially consensual and granted bail, emphasizing the lack of custodial interrogation necessity. Legal questions arise regarding such agreements in rape cases.
Today, On 1st May The Supreme Court emphasized the need for comprehensive and clear chargesheets, containing robust evidence, to ensure fairness and transparency in legal proceedings. The evidence should be sufficient to establish the alleged offense and provide a fair trial for both the accused and the prosecution. This ruling aims to streamline the legal process and protect the rights of all parties involved.
On 6th March: The Supreme Court revoked a police officer’s bail for altering a suspect’s name, emphasizing officers’ duty to uphold integrity in law enforcement. High Court’s leniency was criticized, given the seriousness of the allegations. The respondent’s position as an investigating officer necessitates different considerations, and potential tampering risks led to bail revocation. (Word count: 50)