STATE OF U.P. vs JAIRAM ETC.

The Supreme Court held that the single Judge erred in granting bail to detenus under the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, as their writ petitions were pending before a Division Bench. The Court emphasized that bail in detention cases should not be granted as a matter of common practice without unique circumstances justifying such an order. The appeal by the State was allowed, reinforcing the need for proper exercise of jurisdiction in detention matters.