#bail hearing

The Allahabad High Court held that once the complainant is duly notified of a bail application, their physical absence does not invalidate the hearing under Section 483(2) BNSS. This clarifies that procedural compliance, not presence, governs bail proceedings in POCSO cases, reinforcing due process even when victim participation is limited by trauma or logistical barriers.

Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench rules that victims under the SC/ST Act have a statutory right to be heard before bail is granted, quashing bail orders where this procedural safeguard was violated. The judgment reinforces victim participation in criminal proceedings, impacting bail jurisprudence under special protective laws.

Madras High Court holds that bail applications under SC & ST (POA) Act must be heard on the same day of surrender, balancing procedural fairness with statutory safeguards.