Supreme Court of India · 2024-04-05
Shoma Kanti Sen vs The State Of Maharashtra
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 269
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shoma Kanti Sen
- Respondent
- The State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- Aniruddha Bose
- Bench
- Aniruddha Bose
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appellant's challenge to a High Court order regarding bail in a case involving serious charges under Sections 153A, 505(1b), 117, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, as well as multiple sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough examination of the evidence and the gravity of the allegations, particularly concerning the involvement of the CPI (Maoist), a banned organization. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, allowing the appellant to approach the Trial Court for a fresh bail application.