Why the Court reached its conclusions2024 INSC 637 · [2024] 8 SCR 955
The Court explains why a laundering bail assessment required supported foundational facts. Its reasoning distinguishes statements obtained during existing PMLA custody and limits on using a coaccused's account without independent support.
Regular BailCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002Transfer of Property Act, 1882
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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 conclusions2021 INSC 38 · [2021] 1 SCR 264
The Court explained why the material against this appellant did not justify the restrictive approach taken under Section 37. Its reasons connect the absence of recovery, the possible consumption offence and the tentative conspiracy allegation with the grant of bail.
Regular BailNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2025 INSC 247
The Court addressed why continued custody could not be justified when the trial had scarcely progressed. Its explanation applies constitutional protection of a timely trial while distinguishing a contrary bail decision on its own facts.
Regular BailConstitution of IndiaPrevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2024 INSC 632 · [2024] 8 SCR 717
The Court explained why the completed investigation and remote prospect of trial completion supported release. Its reasoning also rejects a restriction of the statutory treatment for women to those described as vulnerable.
Regular BailCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaPrevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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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