#Bail During Appeal

MP High Court granted bail in an NDPS appeal, ruling that material discrepancies-such as missing witness signatures, incorrect timestamps, and non-compliance with Sections 50 and 52-vitiate prosecution evidence. The judgment reinforces that procedural lapses can tilt the balance in favor of bail, even in serious drug offences.

Rajasthan High Court suspended life imprisonment under Section 302 IPC, ruling that simple injuries on the deceased and absence of direct evidence of smothering create reasonable doubt warranting bail during appeal. The Court imposed strict compliance conditions, emphasizing the need for prima facie merit in the appeal.