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15 July 2026

Supreme Court bail ruling for Lalu Prasad

The ruling provides context on judicial discretion regarding bail and the principle of personal liberty, but it is not a landmark constitutional judgment that would be asked directly.

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Notes

  • The Supreme Court declined to revoke the bail granted to a convict in the fodder scam cases.
  • The Court cited the duration of six years since the initial grant of bail as a factor for not interfering with personal liberty.
  • The Bench directed the Jharkhand High Court to expedite the hearing of pending criminal appeals regarding the suspension of the sentence.
  • The Supreme Court set a target of six months for the High Court to conclude the proceedings on the pending appeals.
  • The appeals were filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the suspension of the sentence by the High Court.

Questions

  1. Discuss the balance between the right to personal liberty and the expeditious disposal of criminal appeals in the Indian judicial system. How does the judiciary ensure that the pendency of cases does not undermine the administration of justice? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. In the context of the Indian judicial system, which of the following best describes the role of the Supreme Court when hearing appeals against the suspension of a sentence by a High Court?

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