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Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam under Section 43D(5) UAPA, explaining the “prima facie true” test and strict bail bar.
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court grants bail to women accused in a murder case, holding that the proviso to Section 437 CrPC reflects humane legislative intent.
Supreme Court rules bail cannot be denied to punish accused before trial. Reaffirms presumption of innocence and says jail is the exception, not the rule.
The Supreme Court of India rules that habeas corpus cannot be used to release an accused after bail pleas are dismissed. Judicial custody based on valid court orders is lawful, cl…
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that bail cannot be denied solely for lack of permanent residence, citing today’s unaffordable housing realities.