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5 key directions passed by Allahabad High Court to ensure timely release of prisoners after bail

Allahabad High Court bail order, Allahabad HC e-prison system: The court has directed advocates to mention jail details in the bail application where the accused or convict has been under incarceration.

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Nov 6, 2025 02:45 PM IST

The court passed the directions while observing that personal liberty of a person is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Allahabad High Court bail order: The court passed the directions while observing that personal liberty of a person is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. This image is generated using AI.

Allahabad High Court bail order: The Allahabad High Court on November 4 issued important directions to ensure timely release of prisoners after securing bail.

Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal passed the directions while dealing with a bail plea of a man accused in a kidnapping case.

While granting bail, the court observed that in several bail matters it had directed the registrar (Compliance) to send a copy of the bail order to the accused through the jail superintendent.

However, the registrar had informed the court that due to lack of sufficient information in bail application regarding the jail where the prisoner is confined, it was difficult to directly send a copy of bail order to the prisoner through jail superintendent. Therefore, the registrar was sending the bail orders to the IG of prisons and to the concerned CJM to further forward the bail order to the prisoner.

The court further noted that there was a specific direction to jail superintendent to enter the date of grant of bail in e-prison software immediately after receiving the copy of the bail order, but due to the non-availability of the jail details, it was difficult to directly send a copy of bail order to the prisoner.

The court was also informed by the central project coordinator of the court that direct access to e-prison portal through dedicated ID was not provided to the bail section and to criminal appeal section by the National Informatics Centre so that the bail orders could be directly sent to the jail concerned through e-prison portal instead of through e-mail.

The court also noted that in several cases undertrial prisoners or convicts remained in prison for want of verification of sureties despite getting bail.

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Considering all these issues, the court passed the following five important directions:

1) The court directed advocates to mention the jail details in the bail application where the accused or convict has been under incarceration so that the office/bail section of the high court can send the bail orders to the undertrial/convict-applicant immediately.

2) The reporting section of the court was directed to not clear any bail application filed before it or its bench at Lucknow after December 1, 2025, unless the bail application contains the details regarding the jail where the prisoner is kept.

3) The central project coordinator of the court was directed to coordinate with the NIC to get direct access to e-prison portal through dedicated ID in concerned criminal sections so that bail orders from the court can be sent to the undertrial or convict promptly through the jail superintendent, without any outside interference, which is possible through e-mail.

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4) The court directed the additional chief secretary of the state government to issue a direction to the concerned officials for ensuring the establishment of electronic verification of sureties in the district courts’ compound.

5) The court directed the Director General (Prison) to issue necessary directions to all prison authorities to release a jail inmate immediately after receiving the electronic release order through Bail Order Management System (BOMS) instead of collecting the release orders from the courts.

Ashish Shaji

Ashish Shaji is a Senior Sub-Editor at The Indian Express, where he specializes in legal journalism. Combining a formal education in law with years of editorial experience, Ashish provides authoritative coverage and nuanced analysis of court developments and landmark judicial decisions for a national audience. Expertise Legal Core Competency: Ashish is a law graduate (BA LLB) from IME Law College, CCSU. This academic foundation allows him to move beyond surface-level reporting, offering readers a deep-dive into the technicalities of statutes, case law, and legal precedents. Specialized Legal Reporting: His work at The Indian Express focuses on translating the often-dense proceedings of India's top courts into clear, actionable news. His expertise includes: Judicial Analysis: Breaking down complex orders from the Supreme Court and various High Courts. Legal Developments: Monitoring legislative changes and their practical implications for the public and the legal fraternity. Industry Experience: With over 5 years in the field, Ashish has contributed to several niche legal and professional platforms, honing his ability to communicate complex information. His previous experience includes: Lawsikho: Gaining insights into legal education and practical law. Verdictum: Focusing on high-quality legal news and court updates. Enterslice: Working at the intersection of legal, financial, and advisory services. ... Read More