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SC SLAMS HC DELAY IN BAIL HEARING

by | May 30, 2025

Supreme Court directs urgent hearing in Tanwar’s delayed bail plea over illegal mining.

Supreme Court pulls up Delhi High Court over delay in Vedpal Singh Tanwar’s bail plea concerning illegal mining and personal liberty.

Case in News

SC slams HC delay in bail hearing stressing liberty matters must be decided without even a day’s delay.

Case Overview

Case Name –Vedpal Singh Tanwar Versus Directorate of Enforcement | W.P.(Crl.) No. 231/2025

The Supreme Court has once again highlighted the critical importance of personal liberty by pulling up the Delhi High Court over the delay in deciding the bail petition of Vedpal Singh Tanwar . The bench led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih was visibly concerned that despite arguments concluding in November 2024 the bail matter had still not been resolved .

Key Aspects

Before diving into the legal complexities, it’s essential to understand the underlying facts that prompted this intervention by the Apex Court .

Facts :

    1. Vedpal Singh Tanwar associated with Goverdhan Mines and Minerals, was arrested on 31st May 2024 over alleged illegal mining in Haryana .
    2. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached assets worth ₹25.16 crores following a complaint by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board .
    3. Tanwar was granted interim bail on medical grounds in April 2025 after spending 115 days in jail and 38 days in hospital .

Despite concluding arguments in November 2024 and 26 hearings the bail plea remains undecided due to multiple roster changes and procedural delays .

Issues :

      1. Delay in adjudication of the bail petition .
      2. Whether the delay is due to judicial recusals or shifting court rosters .
      3. Repeated neglect of Apex Court’s directions on expeditious hearing in liberty-related cases .

Legal Insights

This case underscores the application of key constitutional and procedural safeguards. Here’s what the law says:

  • Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees protection of life and personal liberty .
  • Long-standing SC precedents mandate swift hearing of bail matters especially in non-conviction cases .
  • Sections under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) dealing with regular and interim bail .

Court’s Verdict

The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court Registry to list the bail matter on June 9, 2025 before the vacation bench for immediate hearing . The Court firmly reminded that liberty-related cases demand urgent attention reiterating that “there should not be even a single day’s delay” in their resolution .

 

Source- Supreme Court of India 

Read also – Article 21 of Constitution 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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