2020 (8) TMI 860 - SCH - Indian Laws

Seeking grant of Bail - HELD THAT - There is no dispute that the applicant-petitioner has already surrendered. The interim order/relief granted to the petitioner was passed without taking into account the fact that the petitioner was in custody on that day. Therefore the order preventing any coercive steps is hereby recalled as redundant. The applicant-petitioner is given liberty to apply for bail before the appropriate court - Application disposed off.

Summary

Issues: Grant of bail, Recall of interim order, Liberty to apply for bail

In the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India, the bench comprising the Hon'ble Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.S. Bopanna, and Hon'ble Mr. Justice V. Ramasubramanian addressed an application for grant of bail in W.P.(Crl.) No. 184/2020. The court noted that the applicant-petitioner had already surrendered, rendering the interim order/relief granted earlier redundant. The order preventing coercive steps was recalled as it was passed without considering the petitioner's custody status on the day of the order. Consequently, the petitioner was given liberty to seek bail before the appropriate court. The court disposed of the interlocutory application in light of these considerations. The judgment highlights the importance of factual circumstances in granting interim relief and the right of an applicant to apply for bail even after surrendering.