Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2025 Judges: Sanjay Karol J., Manmohan J. Can a High Court, while deciding a bail application, award compensation for alleged wrongful confinement? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in an appeal against a decision by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench. The […]
Supreme Court Imposes Restrictions on Bail in Rape Case: X vs. State of Rajasthan (2024) INSC 909 (27 November 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bail should be granted in serious offences like rape after the trial has commenced, based on discrepancies in the FIR and the victim’s statement. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: X vs. State
Supreme Court Overturns Onerous Bail Conditions: Ramratan vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether High Courts can impose conditions beyond ensuring the presence of the accused during trial while granting bail. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ramratan @ Ramswaroop & Anr. vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Date: 25 October 2024
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Murder Case Citing Witness Intimidation: Ramayan Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2024) Date of the Judgment: April 19, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 323 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can the High Court grant bail to accused persons in a murder case when there are serious allegations
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Shoma Kanti Sen in Elgar Parishad Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in remanding the matter to the Special Court for fresh consideration of bail after a supplementary chargesheet was filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). CASE TYPE: Criminal (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967) Case Name:
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail in blackmail case: Sabita Paul vs. State of West Bengal (2024) INSC 245 (22 March 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether anticipatory bail can be granted to a secondary accused when the primary accused has already been granted bail, and the secondary accused’s actions are inextricably linked to those of the primary
Supreme Court Quashes Bail Cancellation by Another Single Judge: Himanshu Sharma vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Single Judge of a High Court can cancel a bail order passed by another Single Judge of the same High Court by examining the merits of the case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Himanshu
Supreme Court Denies Bail in Money Laundering Case: Tarun Kumar vs. Directorate of Enforcement (2023) Date of the Judgment: 20 November 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 1006 Judges: Aniruddha Bose, J., Bela M. Trivedi, J. Can an individual accused of money laundering secure bail if they were not initially named in the FIR or early complaints?
Supreme Court Upholds High Court’s Concern on Dereliction of Duty in Criminal Investigation: Sanjay Dubey vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can comment on lapses in investigation while hearing a bail application. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sanjay Dubey vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh and Another Judgment Date:
Supreme Court Upholds High Court’s Power to Address Lapses in Investigation During Bail Proceedings: Sanjay Dubey vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court, while hearing a bail application, can take cognizance of lapses in the investigation process and issue directions for departmental inquiry. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sanjay Dubey
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Contract Killing Case: Ansar Ahmad vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Cancellation of bail due to improper consideration of relevant factors by the High Court. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ansar Ahmad vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr. Judgment Date: 18 April 2023 Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Orders Surrender of Prisoners Released on Emergency Parole During COVID-19 Date of the Judgment: 24 March 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 294 Judges: M. R. Shah, J. and C.T. Ravikumar, J. The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether prisoners released on emergency parole or interim bail during the COVID-19 pandemic should
