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Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that pre-arrest bail under Section 482 BNSS is barred where the accused is directly involved in casteist abuse and physical assault under the SC/ST Act. The judgment underscores that gravity of allegations and evidence of overt acts override bail protection, reinforcing stricter scrutiny in atrocity cases.
Madras High Court grants bail under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, emphasizing that prolonged undertrial detention without evidence tampering risks violates the right to liberty. The ruling underscores that gravity of offence alone cannot override constitutional safeguards for undertrials.
Telangana High Court dismisses an appeal against a second police custody order under UAPA but mandates that applications must detail specific investigative needs. The court also directs humane interrogation hours for the 64-year-old accused, reinforcing procedural safeguards in terror-related investigations.
Madras High Court ruled that the presence of a nursing child constitutes a valid humanitarian ground under Section 389 CrPC, allowing sentence suspension despite prior convictions. The judgment emphasizes that the welfare of the child and natural justice principles take precedence over procedural bars, setting a precedent for similar cases involving incarcerated mothers.
Bombay High Court stays coercive possession steps by Canara Bank without 15-day notice to borrower, citing impact on children's examinations and pending FIR.