Bail in Serious Offences Like Murder Must Be Granted Only With Justifiable Reasons Recorded: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has recently reiterated that granting bail in serious criminal cases, especially those involving murder, must be supported by clear and justifiable reasons. The Court observed that in a recent case, bail was granted to two accused persons without proper application of mind, ignoring vital evidence that strongly indicated their involvement in the crime. The Court emphasized that courts must exercise their discretion judiciously and record proper reasons…