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june 1984

Supreme Court of India · 1984-06-25

STATE vs JASPAL SINGH GILL

Citation / case number
SC 1984/68360
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
STATE
Respondent
JASPAL SINGH GILL
Author
E.S. VENKATARAMIAH
Bench
E.S. VENKATARAMIAH

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court held that in cases involving non-bailable offences, particularly under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, the court must consider various factors before granting bail, including the seriousness of the offence and the potential for witness tampering. The Court found that the High Court's decision to grant bail was premature, as the allegations suggested a serious threat to national security. Consequently, the Court allowed the prosecution's petition to revoke the bail granted to the respondent, emphasizing the need for greater caution in such sensitive cases.

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