Supreme Court of India · 2010-12-02
Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre vs State Of Maharashtra And Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2011 SUPREME COURT 312
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre
- Respondent
- State Of Maharashtra And Ors
- Author
- Dalveer Bhandari
- Bench
- Dalveer Bhandari, K.S. Panicker Radhakrishnan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court emphasized the balance between individual liberty and societal interest in bail matters, referencing Sections 436 to 450 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court held that the order of bail must reflect this balance, considering the presumption of innocence and the potential risk to society from the accused. The appeal was decided in favor of maintaining this balance, underscoring the importance of personal liberty while addressing public safety concerns.