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november 1986

Supreme Court of India · 1986-11-19

BIHAR LEGAL SUPPORT SOCIETY, vs THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA & ANR.

Citation / case number
SC 1986/69777
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
BIHAR LEGAL SUPPORT SOCIETY,
Respondent
THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA & ANR.
Author
BHAGWATI, P.N. (),MISRA RANGNATH,KHALID, V. ,OZA, G.L. ,DUTT, M.M.
Bench
BHAGWATI, P.N. (CJ),MISRA RANGNATH,KHALID, V. ,OZA, G.L. ,DUTT, M.M.

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court emphasized that it should not ordinarily interfere with bail or anticipatory bail orders, as these matters are primarily within the jurisdiction of the High Courts. The Court held that special leave petitions from individuals, regardless of their status, must receive equal consideration, particularly in cases involving the liberty of citizens. The Chief Justice has the administrative authority to decide on the urgent listing of such petitions, and the Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 136 is reserved for exceptional cases involving substantial legal questions or grave miscarriages of justice.

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