Whether mere filing of charge sheet, existence of lengthy witness lists, or prospect of prolonged trial can justify grant of bail in heinous offences — Held, mere filing of the charge sheet, existence of a long list of witnesses, or possibility of delay in trial, cannot, by themselves, constitute valid reasons to dilute the gravity of the offence or to disregard the case put forth by the prosecution — Such factors are not standalone grounds for the grant of bail in heinous offences involving murder — Penal Code, 1860, S.302.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Appeal Nos. 3528-3534 of 2025
Decided On: 14.08.2025
State of Karnataka Vs. Darshan and Ors.
Hon’ble Judges/Coram:
J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, JJ.
Author: R. Mahadevan, J.
Citation: 2025 KHC 6693: 2025 INSC 979, MANU/SC/1098/2025.
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