SANGHIAN PANDIAN RAJKUMAR vs CBI

The Supreme Court addressed the bail applications of Sanghian Pandian Rajkumar and Balkrishan Rajendraprasad Chaubey, both accused in a serious criminal case involving multiple charges under Section 120B and various sections of the IPC including Sections 302 and 201. The Court emphasized the lack of direct evidence against the appellants and noted the prolonged judicial custody of nearly seven years, which it deemed a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution. Consequently, the Court granted bail to both appellants pending trial, highlighting the need for a fair trial and the presumption of innocence.