No Parity With Co-Accused When Allegations Different, Bail Denial To Accused 'Instrumental' In Trafficking Minors Upheld: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that the principle of parity, while applicable to bail applications, should not be applied mechanically. The court emphasized that each case must be examined based on its unique facts, specifically considering the role assigned to the accused in the crime. This ruling was made by a division bench consisting of Justices Sujit Narayan Prasad and Navneet Kumar. Importance of Case-Specific Facts in Bail Decisions…