Overview

• The bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices N V Anjaria and Alok Aradhe noted that Kuldeep’s bail plea was adjourned 21 times and relisted after two months.
• The Supreme Court asked the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court to personally ensure the bail application is taken up and decided at the next listing.
• The court refused bail in the present petition but permitted the accused to approach it again if dissatisfied with the high court’s decision.
• The judges reiterated that matters affecting personal liberty must be heard and decided with utmost speed.
• The directive follows recent interventions, including bail granted on August 25 after 43 adjournments and an earlier May 22 order where 27 adjournments prompted relief.