Sukhwant Singh & Ors vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana dismissing the anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. However, it reiterated the principle established in Kamlendra Pratap Singh Vs. State of U.P. that courts have the inherent power to grant interim bail pending the final disposal of a regular bail application, emphasizing the protection of life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court clarified that while the discretion to grant interim bail lies with the court, the power to do so exists, and such applications should be considered promptly.