Jainoddin vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court, in Criminal Appeal No. 1139-1140 of 2008, addressed the procedural aspects of bail applications under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasizing the necessity of a thorough examination of the merits of the case before granting bail. The Court reiterated that bail is not to be granted as a matter of course and must consider the likelihood of the accused fleeing or tampering with evidence. The appeals were dismissed, upholding the lower court's decision regarding bail.