Khilari vs State Of U.P. And Anr

The Supreme Court held that the Allahabad High Court's order granting bail to the respondent during the pendency of his appeal against conviction under Section 302 and Section 506 IPC was erroneous. The Court emphasized that the High Court failed to adequately consider the evidence of three eyewitnesses who testified to the murder, and the trial court's findings that the injuries were consistent with the use of iron rods. The appeal was allowed, and the bail granted by the High Court was set aside, reinforcing the importance of thorough judicial scrutiny in bail applications post-conviction.