Supreme Court judgment reinforcing limitations on parity-based bail in serious criminal cases.
SUPREME COURT SETS ASIDE PARITY-BASED BAIL IN SONVEER MURDER CASE
CASE SUMMARY – The Supreme Court set aside the Allahabad High Court’s orders granting bail to accused persons involved in the murder of Sonveer, arising from a village dispute. The High Court had granted bail primarily on “parity” with co-accused, without adequate reasoning. The Supreme Court emphasized that parity cannot be the sole ground for bail and must consider the specific role of each accused. Rajveer, who allegedly instigated the shooting, was directed to surrender, while Prince’s bail order was remanded for fresh consideration. The judgment reiterates that courts must apply established bail principles, particularly in serious offences.
| ASPECTS | DETAILS |
| Case Title | Sagar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. |
| Introduction | The appeals challenge the Allahabad High Court orders granting bail to accused persons in a murder case arising from Case Crime No. 159/2024. |
| Factual Background | A verbal dispute between villagers escalated; accused persons allegedly blocked the complainant’s family, and Aditya shot Sonveer upon instigation. Multiple accused sought bail before courts. |
| Legal Issues | Whether bail can be granted solely on the ground of parity; whether High Court orders lacked proper reasoning; principles governing bail. |
| Applicable Law |
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| Analysis | Supreme Court held that parity cannot be the sole criterion for bail. High Court failed to examine roles, gravity of offence, reasoning, and relevant bail principles. |
| Conclusion | Bail granted to Rajveer and Prince is set aside; Rajveer directed to surrender; Prince’s bail re-examined by High Court. |
| Current Scenario | Rajveer must surrender within two weeks; Prince’s bail application remanded for fresh consideration; SC reiterates strong principles against mechanical parity-based bail. |
“Parity is not a mechanical formula for bail; the role and responsibility of each accused must be carefully weighed.”
SOURCE – SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
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