State Merely ‘Considering’ Appeal Against Bail Of One Accused Can’t Be Basis To Reject Bail Of Co-Accused: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court recently addressed the issue of bail on grounds of parity in the case of an individual accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The court held that a person seeking bail on the basis of parity cannot be denied relief simply because the State is considering challenging a bail order granted to a co-accused.…