The SC has previously held that the state could not oppose bail on the grounds of a crime’s seriousness if it could not guarantee a speedy trial, ‘irrespective of the nature of the crime’
When the judiciary had to step in to correct a narrative hijacked by hysteria, it exposed the perils of justice delayed and democracy distorted — by unchecked prejudice
He has been instrumental in relaxing bail conditions in special statutes like the UAPA and the PMLA, and often came down heavily on authorities for arbitrary and illegal demolitions
By imposing strict consequences, including the possibility of demotion, the Supreme Court, at least for now, seems to have deterred future violations and reinforced constitutional safeguards
With the Supreme Court’s stern rebuke and clear directives, the Uttar Pradesh police is now expected to exercise greater caution while handling civil disputes
The exclusion of “unauthorised structures” from the guidelines undermines the principle of proportionality and due process. Demolitions in Maharashtra’s Malvan and Delhi’s Seelampur underscore this
