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Kejriwal’s interim bail lays the ground for a ‘public interest’ argument in personal liberty cases
The Delhi CM’s release to participate in campaigning suggests that the operation of special laws must meet constitutional parameters.
11th May 2024
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Supreme Court grants interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till 1 June 2024
The Bench directed Kejriwal to report back to judicial custody on 2 June, two days prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha Election Results
10th May 2024
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A decade in incarceration: How justice failed Professor G.N. Saibaba
Saibaba speaks about how bail for the marginalised is a major blind spot for the Courts
14th Mar 2024
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Supreme Court Review 2023
As 2023 ended, we at SCO thematically broke down what the Court said on key issues of the year
9th Jan 2024
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Supreme Court Review 2023: Bail
In a year when the Court has been accused of not walking its talk, its bail decisions stand out as a stark instance of this trend
4th Jan 2024
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What does the Sisodia bail decision mean for civil liberties?
The top court’s decision to deny Manish Sisodia bail appears to fall short of its own concerns over personal liberty
1st Dec 2023
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Monthly Review: October 2023
October saw the marriage equality judgement, revival of seven-judge benches, Justice Bhat’s retirement and more
3rd Nov 2023
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Many a slip between jail and bail?
The Supreme Court must take into account both structural and practical issues that cause delays at every stage of the bail process
17th Oct 2023
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The Bhima Koregaon Arrests: The Story So Far
Some of the accused activists have finally been granted bail. But charges have not been framed even five years after their arrests
13th Sep 2023
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Bail Under UAPA: Court in Review
Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 lays down stringent provisions for the grant of bail.
21st Oct 2022
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Delhi High Court Denies Umar Khalid Bail
Justices Bhatnagar and Mridul said that the NIA's evidence established a prima facie case against Mr. Khalid.
18th Oct 2022
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August Monthly Review: Notable Hearings and Judgments
Pending Constitution Bench cases took the spotlight in August while the SC also heard matters on privacy, politics and bail
12th Sep 2022
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