Supreme Court Criticizes Delay in Personal Liberty Cases
The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Allahabad High Court for delaying hearings in a bail matter, which was adjourned 21 times. Emphasizing the need for swift justice in cases of personal liberty, the Supreme Court urged the high court to expedite proceedings. A similar case was previously adjourned 43 times.
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The Supreme Court of India has expressed dissatisfaction with the Allahabad High Court's handling of a bail plea, criticizing the 21 adjournments it faced. The apex court underscored the importance of swiftly resolving cases involving personal liberty.
During a hearing about Kuldeep, whose bail plea was delayed repeatedly, the Supreme Court urged the high court's chief justice to address the issue promptly. The situation has parallels with a prior case where a bail hearing was deferred 43 times before intervention from the top court resulted in the individual's release.
Chief Justice B R Gavai, alongside Justices N V Anjaria and Alok Aradhe, emphasized the need for courts to prioritize personal liberty. They stressed that the high court should decide on the bail application promptly, warning that the Supreme Court could be approached again if there is further delay.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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