India's Call for a Bail Act: Liberty Over Incarceration
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
Following the Supreme Court's bail order distinguishing 'masterminds' from 'facilitators', four more accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case file fresh pleas. Details inside.
The Supreme Court granted bail to a businessman citing delay in trial, affirming the right to speedy trial under Article 21. This comes a day after denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Uttarakhand High Court grants bail to three men accused under Cow Progeny Act, emphasizing personal liberty under Article 21. Justice Alok Kumar Verma cites 'bail is rule, jail exception' principle. Details inside.
Supreme Court rejects activist Umar Khalid's bail plea in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case. Family expresses deep disappointment, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details.
Families of five accused granted bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case express relief and sorrow as others remain jailed. Read their emotional stories of loss and hope.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of culpability'. Five co-accused granted bail. Read the detailed analysis of the court's reasoning on stringent UAPA bail conditions.
Families of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam express anguish as Supreme Court denies them bail in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, while five co-accused secure relief. Details inside.
Supreme Court grants bail to five of seven accused in 2020 CAA protest case after six years in prison. Families express relief and hope. Read the full story.
Activist Rahul Easwar moves Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail after a complainant alleges he violated bail conditions in a cyber harassment case involving an MLA. Details inside.
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to a man, born to Bangladeshi parents, in a forgery case, noting he prima facie established his Indian identity. Read the details.
The Supreme Court has rejected bail for activist Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. He tells his partner 'jail is my life now.' Read the full details of the court's decision and its implications.
Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid's bail plea in Delhi riots conspiracy case. The activist, in jail since 2020, says 'Jail is my life now' in a call to his partner. Read the full story.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam after 5+ years without trial, spotlighting India's undertrial crisis & judicial role in protecting liberty. Read the analysis.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case, grants bail to 5 others. Details on the court's ruling and the legal journey.
The Supreme Court rejected bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots case, citing their distinct roles. However, five other activists were granted relief. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused under UAPA in the 2020 Delhi riots. A crucial decision after over five years in custody. Read the latest updates.
Thane Police register an FIR against unidentified persons for submitting forged documents to secure bail in a drugs case. The alleged conspiracy occurred between Nov 23 and Dec 24 last year. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka establishes district-level medical boards to determine the age of juveniles in conflict with the law, ensuring accurate assessments and proper legal procedures. Learn about the new policy.
Gujarat High Court releases a juvenile on bail in a POCSO case after an out-of-court settlement. The father must ensure he doesn't fall into 'bad company' and probation officers will monitor quarterly.
Karnataka High Court grants anticipatory bail to a disabled Bescom assistant storekeeper accused in a Rs 3.57 crore material shortage case, citing his clean record and health. Read the full details.
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court grants bail to bank manager in a multi-crore fraud case, laying down key principles. Justice Wani emphasizes no 'golden test' for bail, calls for case-by-case judicial weighing. Read the full analysis.
A Mumbai sessions court granted anticipatory bail to a 61-year-old professor accused of sexual harassment at a college festival. The professor denies all allegations. Read the full details here.
Pune reports a significant decline in crimes involving juveniles in 2025, with 368 cases recorded. However, police warn that involvement in serious offences remains high, highlighting the need for continued rehabilitation efforts like Mission Parivartan.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves order on bail plea of former YSRCP MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy in alleged liquor policy scam. SIT opposes bail citing evidence of money transport.
The Himachal Pradesh government appoints Justice Surinder Singh Thakur (retd) as chairperson of the state selection committee for juvenile justice bodies for a three-year term.
Survivors of the Vadodara car crash, where a law student drove under narcotics influence, plan to legally challenge his bail. Victims detail life-altering injuries and loss.
A Delhi court grants bail to six protesters arrested at India Gate, stating they are not part of any banned group and further probe is not required. 22 of 23 arrested are now out on bail.
A Delhi court grants bail to six individuals arrested after a Kartavya Path protest, noting no flight risk or need for further custody. Read the full details of the court's order.
Delhi protests erupt as Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar gets bail. Victim's mother demands capital punishment, citing revived trauma and systemic failure. Read the full story.