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The Bombay High Court suspended the life sentence of Sachin Andure, convicted in rationalist Narendra Dabholkar's 2013 murder, and granted him bail. The court termed the evidence against him extremely weak, citing delayed eyewitness identification and unresolved questions over weapon recovery

The Kerala High Court granted regular bail to nine accused in the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials after a search at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence, citing near-complete investigation while imposing strict bail conditions, including damage compensation

The Supreme Court refused to cancel Abdul Malik's bail in the Banbhoolpura violence case, observing that personal liberty depends on the prosecution's case rather than cryptic bail orders. It also questioned the invocation of the UAPA and criticised delays in concluding the trial

The Supreme Court questioned Sonam Raghuvanshi's conduct in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case and suggested she surrender to face trial. Hearing the state's plea against her bail, the court said it may decide the matter on merits or order her surrender

The Supreme Court criticised the Maharashtra government for opposing bail while failing to ensure speedy trials, warning it would "expose" the state publicly. The court noted only two of 34 witnesses had been examined in four years and stressed the right to a timely trial

The Supreme Court deferred hearing on Meghalaya's plea against Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case to July 14, seeking arrest documents while allowing her interim bail to continue. The state cited a typographical error, while Sonam maintained her innocence

The Supreme Court declined to stay the Meghalaya High Court's bail order for Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon. The Meghalaya government challenged the bail, while the apex court scheduled further hearing after reopening

Lack of uniformity in bail jurisprudence under special statutes such as UAPA, NDPS Act and PMLA has created a legal vacuum within the higher judiciary

Sabarimala Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru secured bail in gold loss cases, claiming his arrest was retaliation for his 2018 stand on women’s entry. Court noted lack of evidence, while political leaders demanded SIT clarify reasons for his 41-day detention

Malayalam filmmaker and former MLA PT Kunju Muhammad was arrested and released on bail in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with an alleged molestation case involving a woman from the film industry during the International Film Festival of Kerala, police said

A Thiruvananthapuram court granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the second sexual assault case against him, even as investigations continue. The MLA, absconding since late November, has been directed to appear before the investigating officer every Monday

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Rs 900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam case, after spending nearly seven months in Jaipur Central Jail

The Supreme Court on Monday sought Delhi Police’s response on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and others in the UAPA case related to the February 2020 Delhi riots, posting the matter for October 7

A 64-year-old retired Army Captain, Narsa Ram Jajda, died after being run over by an SUV while cycling in Jaipur’s Gandhi Path area. The accused driver, identified as Surbhi Maheswari, was released on bail, sparking local anger over rash driving

Two Kerala nuns, recently released on bail in a human trafficking and religious conversion case, met BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Delhi. Accompanied by relatives, they expressed gratitude and sought BJP support in addressing their legal concerns

The Supreme Court granted bail to journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, arrested for remarks made by a guest on his TV show. The court said his arrest violated his freedom of speech and journalistic rights, and ordered his release with conditions

There is possibility of delay in trial as investigating agency yet to complete inquiry, notes judge

Former Kodangal MLA and BRS leader Patnam Narender Reddy, along with 24 farmers from Lagacherla village, who were arrested for the alleged attack on the Vikarabad Collector and other officials, were granted conditional bail by the Nampally Special Court on Wednesday.

The accused allegedly traveled to Bhadrachalam to purchase ganja, which she then sold in Siddipet district. Shekhar, Naresh, and Bhanuprasad had previously been jailed eight months ago for a similar offense. The accused allegedly traveled to Bhadrachalam to purchase ganja, which they then sold in Siddipet district. Shekhar, Naresh, and Bhanuprasad had previously been jailed for a similar offense eight months ago.

Asking the accused to cooperate in the trial, Dhall was released on bail on conditions fixed by the trial court, as per the Supreme Court's order