SATISH JAGGI vs STATE OF CHHATTISGARH .

The Supreme Court held that the grant of bail under Section 302/120B IPC must consider the nature and gravity of the offence, particularly in cases involving murder. The Court found that the Chief Justice of the High Court improperly assessed the merits of the case instead of focusing on the bail criteria, as 27 prosecution witnesses had turned hostile and there was insufficient prima facie evidence against the accused. Consequently, the Court set aside the bail order granted by the High Court, emphasizing adherence to legal standards in bail applications.