Atul Tripathi vs State Of U.P. & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural requirements under Section 389 IPC regarding bail for convicts sentenced to life imprisonment or more. It held that the appellate court must provide the public prosecutor an opportunity to oppose bail in such cases, emphasizing compliance with statutory provisions. The Court granted bail to four convicts, finding that the High Court's order did not adequately consider the procedural safeguards mandated by law.