Supreme Court’s strictness: Decision on bail petitions is necessary within two months, instructions to courts

Jitendra Meena

Supreme Court: The Supreme Court said that long pending bail cases undermine the purpose of the Code of Criminal Procedure and violate the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty. The Supreme Court on Friday directed the High Courts and District Courts across the country to ensure that the decision on bail and anticipatory bail applications is taken within 2 months of filing.

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the High Courts and District Courts across the country to ensure that the decision on bail and anticipatory bail applications is taken within 2 months of filing. The court emphasized that cases related to personal liberty cannot be kept pending indefinitely in the name of judicial workload.