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Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-11

BHURI BAI vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Citation / case number
SC 2022/28203
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
BHURI BAI
Respondent
THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
Author
Dinesh Maheshwari
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHANSHU DHULIA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision to cancel the bail granted to Bhuri Bai, the appellant, in a case involving serious charges under the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The Court emphasized the need for a balanced approach in bail matters, particularly in cases involving personal liberty. It reinstated the bail granted by the Sessions Court, highlighting the importance of not undermining the judicial discretion exercised by lower courts without substantial justification.

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