Supreme Court of India · 2009-07-31
GURIA, SWAYAM SEVI SANSTHAN vs STATE OF U.P. .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/11994
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- GURIA, SWAYAM SEVI SANSTHAN
- Respondent
- STATE OF U.P. .
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the bail applications of respondents accused under Sections 5, 6, and 9 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Sections 323, 504, and 506. The Court held that the High Court erred in granting bail as the evidence presented did not sufficiently establish the absence of a prima facie case against the accused, particularly regarding their involvement in facilitating immoral traffic. The Court emphasized the seriousness of the charges and the potential for the accused to re-offend if released on bail, thereby reversing the High Court's decision.