Neeru Yadav vs State Of U P And Anr

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the Allahabad High Court's order granting bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, to the accused Mitthan Yadav, charged with serious offences including Sections 302, 307, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. The Court emphasized that the principle of parity in bail applications must be cautiously applied, especially when the accused has criminal antecedents and the nature of the allegations is grave. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's bail order was set aside, reinforcing the need for a thorough examination of the facts and circumstances surrounding bail applications in serious criminal cases.