Supreme Court of India · 2013-09-27
RANJIT SINGH vs STATE OF M.P & ORS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/90290
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RANJIT SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF M.P & ORS
- Author
- Dipak Misra
- Bench
- DIPAK MISRA ANIL R. DAVE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the cancellation of bail granted under Section 439 CrPC to the appellant, who faced serious charges including Section 302 IPC for murder, following an altercation that resulted in a fatal shooting. The Court emphasized that the High Court's cancellation of bail was justified given the severity of the allegations and the potential for tampering with evidence. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, reinforcing the principle that bail can be revoked when circumstances warrant such action, particularly in cases involving grave charges.