Requiring Accused’s Presence at Every Appeal Hearing After Suspension of Sentence Serves No Purpose: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has categorically ruled that once a sentence is suspended and bail is granted, an accused or convict cannot be compelled to appear before the appellate court on every date of hearing. The Court held that such a practice is unwarranted, burdensome, and serves no useful purpose, especially when criminal appeals often remain pending for years. Bench and Case Background The judgment was delivered by a…