2018 (8) TMI 1924 - SC - Indian Laws

Grant of Bail - HELD THAT - The observations are made by the High Court in the impugned order keeping in mind as to whether the respondent was entitled to bail or not and such observations shall not influence any other proceedings and all other proceedings shall be dealt with on its own merits - Application disposed off.

Summary

Issues involved:
1. Grant of bail by the High Court
2. Observations made by the High Court
3. Simultaneous approach to trial court and High Court for bail

Grant of bail by the High Court:
The Supreme Court, comprising Mr. A.K. Sikri and Mr. Ashok Bhushan, JJ., considered the impugned order where the High Court had granted bail to the respondent. The Supreme Court, after hearing counsel for both parties, decided not to interfere with the High Court's order granting bail. Consequently, the special leave petition was dismissed. However, the Supreme Court clarified that the observations made by the High Court regarding the bail shall not influence any other proceedings, and all other proceedings shall be dealt with on their own merits.

Observations made by the High Court:
The Supreme Court highlighted that the High Court's observations in the impugned order were made while determining the respondent's entitlement to bail. These observations were specified not to impact any other proceedings. The Supreme Court emphasized that the observations were limited to the bail issue and should not have any bearing on other legal matters.

Simultaneous approach to trial court and High Court for bail:
One of the issues raised by the petitioner was the simultaneous approach to the trial court and the High Court for bail. The Supreme Court, however, did not delve into this controversy in the present petition, indicating that it was not necessary to address this specific issue at that moment. The Supreme Court further directed that pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of in light of the judgment.