Supreme Court of India · 2009-04-27
MASROOR vs STATE OF U.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/10485
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MASROOR
- Respondent
- STATE OF U.P.
- Author
- D.K. JAIN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Allahabad High Court's order granting bail to the second respondent in a case involving serious charges under Sections 147, 148, 149, 307, and 302 IPC. The Court emphasized that the gravity of the charges, particularly the addition of Section 302 IPC following the death of two injured persons, warranted a careful consideration of bail. The Court ultimately held that the High Court's decision was erroneous and set aside the bail order, reinforcing the principle that bail should be denied in cases involving heinous crimes with severe consequences.