SADHWI PRAGYNA SINGH THAKUR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed the rejection of bail under Article 22(1) and 22(2) of the Constitution and Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasizing the right to be released on bail if a charge sheet is not filed within 90 days. The Court held that the appellant's detention was unlawful due to the failure to comply with the statutory requirement, thus granting bail. The judgment reinforces the principle that timely filing of charge sheets is essential to uphold personal liberty.