Search Results for Tag : Gravity

Judgments

Accused is not eligible for grant of anticipatory bail, when accused fails to join investigation on false pretexts or sham/farce excuses despite being given opportunities(11.12.2019)

The Petitioner has filed the present application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) for the grant of anticipatory bail. .....

Tags : Anticipatory bail, Grant, Gravity, Accusations

News

Supreme Court: Gravity of Offence Cannot Defeat Speedy Trial; Pre-Trial Detention is Punishment(06.01.2026)

Supreme Court held that the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 is not eclipsed by the gravity of the offence, observing that prolonged pre-trial.....

Tags : Gravity, Offence, Detention

Meghalaya High Court: Bail Plea Rejected Despite Delay in Trial(14.06.2024)

Meghalaya High Court has rejected the bail plea of an accused even when there was a delay in the commencement of trial under the Protection of Childre.....

Tags : Meghalaya High Court, POCSO, Bail Plea, Gravity of Offence

SC: Undue Sympathy for Accused While Sentencing May Affect People's Faith in Efficacy of Law(09.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held that gravity of crime is the prime consideration for deciding what should be the appropriate punishment in a criminal case and .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Sentencing, Gravity of Offence

MP HC: While Hearing Bail Plea of Juvenile, Gravity of Offence Shouldn’t be Considered(20.09.2024)

MP HC has held that the main object of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children), Act, 2015 is to treat the juvenile offender with utmost.....

Tags : MP High Court, Gravity of Offence, Bail Plea