Mansab Ali vs Irsan And Another

The Supreme Court held that the discretionary jurisdiction to grant bail under the Criminal Procedure Code must be exercised with care, considering the rights of liberty and societal interests. The Court disapproved the High Court's order granting bail to the accused without adequate reasoning or consideration of relevant factors, such as the seriousness of the offense and the evidence against the accused. The Court directed the Sessions Judge to reconsider the complainant's application for cancellation of bail based on the existing evidence and police papers.