Supreme Court of India · 2021-07-20
KUMER SINGH vs THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/24844
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KUMER SINGH
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the High Court's decision to grant bail to the accused in a murder case involving the brutal killing of a Border Security Force member. The court emphasized the serious nature of the charges, including murder and conspiracy, and the potential for tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses if bail were granted. Ultimately, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order, reinforcing the need for stringent measures in serious criminal cases.