Why the Court reached its conclusions1980 INSC 68 · [1980] 3 SCR 383
The Court explains why anticipatory protection needs flexible judicial assessment rather than rigid exclusions. An identified accusation and appropriate conditions keep that protection compatible with investigation.
Anticipatory BailCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2020 INSC 106 · [2020] 2 SCR 1
The Court explains why anticipatory bail need not expire at an automatic procedural milestone. Conditions and judicial control remain available where the particular circumstances justify them.
Anticipatory BailCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2024 INSC 434 · [2024] 6 SCR 864
The Court explains why appearance bonds and cancellation of attendance warrants are not bail. Further custody of named accused after PMLA cognizance required recourse to the Special Court rather than automatic arrest.
Bail ConditionsCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaPrevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2022 INSC 690 · [2022] 10 SCR 351
The Court explains why liberty protection must connect arrest necessity with proportionate attendance process. Workable conditions and timely adjudication preserve that protection beyond the initial release decision.
Regular BailCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2020 INSC 101
The Court examined why the appellant’s individual role could justify release despite the large narcotics seizure. Its reasons distinguish possible knowledge of some illegality from knowledge of the drug conspiracy while preserving stringent conditions.
Regular BailNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2024 INSC 479 · [2024] 7 SCR 97
The Court examined why a map-location requirement and diplomatic assurance could not remain conditions of bail. Its reasons connect statutory purpose, privacy, technical effectiveness and the accused’s ability to comply with an order of release.
Bail ConditionsCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
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