Headline
The Supreme Court of India condemns excessive Bail Conditions on person, gives relief on multiple cases to accused.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India said that by imposing limitless conditions on bail in a way denies bail,by providing relief to a man who was not able to get release from the jail despite getting a bail order in 11 of his cases due to the inability to get separate sureties in them.
Key Facts
- Case name:Girish Gandhi v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others
- Name of Judges:Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan
- Girish Gandhi, who was the petitioner, was unable to satisfy the requirement of getting separate sureties for each of his eleven cases in which he had been given bail.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India focused that imposing unlimited bail conditions harms the right to personal liberty provided under Article 21 of the Constitution. The ruling of the Supreme Court aligns bail conditions with practical realities and fundamental rights.
Impact
The Supreme Court of India ruling grants relief to all those people burdened by unlimited bail conditions, and this ruling will set a precedent for more balanced bail requirements in cases involving unlimited charges.
Why It Matters
This case shows the tremendous difficulties faced by individuals in getting sureties, reaffirming the role of judiciary in safeguarding personal liberty while providing justice.
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