Supreme Court of India · 2021-03-08
Girraj vs Kiranpal
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2021 SUPREME COURT 1484
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Girraj
- Respondent
- Kiranpal
- Author
- D.Y. Chandrachud
- Bench
- M R Shah, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a batch of Special Leave Petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court's decision to grant bail to five accused in a serious criminal case involving multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code. The court emphasized the importance of considering the gravity of the charges and the potential impact on the victims and society when deciding on bail applications. Ultimately, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders, reinforcing the need for a careful assessment of the facts in serious criminal matters.