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Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail under the SC/ST Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, emphasizing that delayed FIR filing and the accused's lack of criminal antecedents weaken the prosecution's case. The ruling reinforces that bail considerations under special statutes must account for procedural lapses and individual circumstances.
Karnataka High Court grants limited transit anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS to a 78-year-old ex-service man, enabling him to approach the jurisdictional court in Madhya Pradesh. The ruling underscores the court's discretion to balance age, service record, and the need for fair legal recourse in inter-state criminal proceedings.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, emphasizing that prolonged custody without trial progress violates Article 21 rights, even in cases involving serious offences. The ruling mandates strict conditions, including victim protection and non-contact orders, setting a precedent for bail jurisprudence under the new criminal procedure framework.