CBI bribery case: Bypassing Lower Courts for Bail? Not So Fast, Says P&H HC

Amit Kumar Singal Vs Central Bureau of Investigation (Panjab & Haryana High Court) The Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies the law on direct bail pleas under Section 439 CrPC. Learn why an accused must show “exceptional circumstances” to bypass the Sessions Court, as ruled in a recent CBI bribery case. Bypassing Lower Courts for Bail? Not So Fast, Says Punjab & Haryana High Court In a landmark judgment that reinforces judicial hierarchy while safeguarding an accused’s liberty, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that directly approaching it for bail is...