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Allahabad HC reaffirms that bail cancellation under Section 528 BNSS demands cogent evidence of post-bail misconduct, rejecting the mere registration of a subsequent FIR as sufficient grounds. The ruling underscores that liberty cannot be revoked without demonstrable violation of bail conditions or new criminal conduct.
The Tripura High Court quashed a bail cancellation order for denying the accused notice and opportunity to be heard, holding that procedural fairness under Section 439(2) CrPC is non-negotiable. The ruling reinforces that bail cannot be revoked on sudden, unexplained grounds - protecting undertrials from arbitrary judicial action and affirming natural justice as a bedrock of criminal procedure.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that bail cannot be cancelled merely due to gravity of offence; supervening misconduct or violation of conditions is mandatory.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that subsequent FIR alone cannot justify cancellation of anticipatory bail; very cogent supervening circumstances required under Section 439(2) Cr.P.C.