HCs must deliver bail rulings within 24 hrs of hearing: Top court
The Supreme Court has mandated that high courts must decide bail applications within 24 hours of hearing. This ruling aims to enhance judicial efficiency and address delays affecting personal liberty. Additionally, the court has set a three-month limit for reserved judgments and introduced measures for accountability in judicial processes.
- ▪High courts are required to deliver bail rulings within 24 hours of hearing.
- ▪The Supreme Court has set a three-month limit for reserved judgments.
- ▪The ruling emphasizes promptness in cases involving personal liberty, such as regular and anticipatory bail.
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HCs must deliver bail rulings within 24 hrs of hearing: Top courtSC mandated high courts to decide bail applications within 24 hours and set a three-month limit for reserved judgments, enhancing judicial efficiency.Updated on: May 30, 2026 7:23 AM ISTBy Utkarsh Anand, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Friday issued sweeping and binding directions to all high courts across the country mandating that bail applications be decided on the same day or, at the latest, within 24 hours of hearing, while also fixing a strict three-month outer limit for pronouncement of reserved judgments.The court said high courts must display “extra promptitude” in matters relating to regular bail, anticipatory bail, criminal appeals where the convict is in custody, and death reference cases.In a…
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