#Criminal Pendency

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an accused in a grievous stab injury case under the BNSS and Arms Act, emphasizing prolonged pre-trial detention and absence of prior criminal history as decisive factors. The ruling reinforces that trial delay and clean record can outweigh the seriousness of the charge when no risk of evidence tampering is established, setting a clear precedent for undertrials in non-POCSO grievous hurt cases.

Telangana High Court reinforces that unproven criminal allegations cannot disqualify a public servant from promotion, emphasizing merit and seniority over mere pendency of cases. The ruling mandates fair consideration for promotion unless allegations are substantiated, protecting constitutional rights in public employment.