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Jail Without Bail

Why is the Bombay High Court staying its own bail orders?

In cases involving Central agencies, courts seem to be especially cautious.

Umang Poddar
· Jan 03, 2023 · 06:30 am
Why are India’s lower courts so reluctant to grant undertrials bail?

Trial court judges can face backlash for being liberal while giving bail, including complaints, career setbacks and adverse remarks from the higher judiciary.

Umang Poddar
· Dec 25, 2022 · 06:30 am
Morbi disaster tweets: Why TMC spokesperson’s rearrest after bail may be illegal

Saket Gokhale was arrested for a second time on Thursday, a few hours after being granted bail.

Umang Poddar
· Dec 09, 2022 · 05:37 pm