Case Law Details
Satender Kumar Antil Vs Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr. (Supreme Court of India)
The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Satender Kumar Antil vs. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), delved into the intricate realm of bail regulations, laying down crucial guidelines for the consideration of bail applications. These directions are meant for the investigating agencies and also for the courts. Accordingly, we deem it appropriate to issue the following directions, which may be subject to State amendments.:
a) The Government of India may consider the introduction of a separate enactment in the nature of a Bail Act so as to streamline the grant of bails.
b) The investigating agencies and their officers are duty-bound to comply with the mandate of Section 41 and 41A of the Code and the directions issued by this Court in Arnesh Kumar (supra). Any dereliction on their part has to be brought to the notice of the higher authorities by the court followed by appropriate action.
c) The courts will have to satisfy themselves on the compliance of Section 41 and 41A of the Code. Any non-compliance would entitle the accused for grant of bail.
Please become a Premium member. If you are already a Premium member, login here to access the full content.
Author Bio
