Supreme Court of India · 2012-02-10
DIPAK SUBHASHCHANDRA MEHTA vs C.B.I
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/36170
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DIPAK SUBHASHCHANDRA MEHTA
- Respondent
- C.B.I
- Author
- P.Sathasivam
- Bench
- J. CHELAMESWAR P. SATHASIVAM
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court granted leave and allowed the appeal against the Gujarat High Court's order denying regular bail to the appellant, who is accused under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120B of the IPC. The Court emphasized the need for a balanced approach in bail matters, considering the nature of the accusations and the appellant's previous bail history. The Court ultimately held that the appellant is entitled to bail, thereby overturning the High Court's decision.