Litigation News
Liberty important but gravity of offence, impact on society should also be considered in bail cases: Supreme Court
The Court made the observation while canceling anticipatory bail earlier granted to a man accused in a property fraud case. The case also led the Court to comment on the menace of land scams in India.
The Supreme Court recently emphasised that in order to ensure a just outcome in anticipatory bail applications, courts should weigh the gravity of the alleged offence and its impact on society as well, apart from balancing the right to liberty. [Pratibha Manchanda and anr vs State of Haryana and anr]