Masood Ali Khan vs State Of U.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Allahabad High Court's order granting bail to the respondents during the pendency of their appeal was indefensible, as it violated the mandatory requirements of Section 389 Cr.P.C. The Court emphasized that the High Court failed to provide cogent reasons for granting bail, ignored the brutal nature of the crime, and did not consider the respondents' criminal history or the potential for misuse of liberty. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the bail order and reinstated the life sentences of the respondents.