In the case of State of Karnataka v. Sri Darshan & Ors., the Supreme Court of India has set aside the High Court’s order granting bail to seven accused in a murder case, holding that the High Court erred in ignoring strong prima facie evidence and granting bail casually. The Court emphasized that at the bail stage, courts must only look for a prima facie case, not conduct a “mini-trial,” and that liberty is vital but not absolute, with societal interest and gravity of the offense prevailing. The Supreme Court directed all accused to surrender before the trial court, reiterating that bail orders can be annulled if perverse, unjustified, or passed without considering material facts.
Bail Cancellation in Heinous Murder Case: Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court’s Order
