Submit report on pendency of temporary bail applications filed in the wake of COVID-19: Bombay HC to Principal District & Sessions Judges

The High Court passed the order after being informed by Senior Advocate Mihir Desai, that as on the last Tuesday, 11,527 applications for temporary bail were pending before the Magistrates/Sessions Courts.

Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has called for reports from Principal District & Sessions Judges on the number of pending temporary bail applications filed by the inmates of correctional homes in Maharashtra in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to the recommendations of the High Powered Committee (PUCL and anr v State of Maharashtra and Ors).

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