Prahlad Singh Bhati vs N.C.T., Delhi & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of bail in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that the gravity of the offense necessitates careful scrutiny before granting bail. The Court held that the accused's manipulation of legal provisions to avoid arrest undermines the judicial process, and thus, the bail granted by the Metropolitan Magistrate was set aside. The Court reiterated that bail in serious offenses like murder should not be granted lightly, especially when the accused has a history of evading arrest.