POCSO Act Bail Principles and Right to Fair Hearing under Criminal Procedure Code Explained: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a bail application cannot be rejected merely because it is bulky or voluminous. Emphasising the importance of personal liberty and judicial discipline, the court ruled that bail pleas must be decided on their merits and not dismissed on technical or procedural grounds. The judgment was delivered on January 30, 2026, by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Background of the Criminal Case The case arose…
