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of <h1>Supreme Court Directs Judicial Custody Overturning Bail Order</h1> <h3>STATE THRU DY. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE SPL. BRANCH DELHI Versus JASPAL SINGH GILL</h3> The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's bail order, directing the respondent to remain in judicial custody due to the seriousness of the offences ... - Issues involved: Alleged offences u/s 3, 5, and 9 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, read with S. 120-B of the Indian Penal Code; bail application of the respondent.Summary:Issue 1: Alleged OffencesFour persons, including the respondent, were accused of offences u/s 3, 5, and 9 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, along with S. 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that classified information was being passed to a foreign agency, implicating the accused in serious security breaches. Raids were conducted, incriminating items recovered, and confessions obtained from the accused.Issue 2: Bail ApplicationThe respondent applied for bail, which was initially rejected by the Addl. Sessions Judge, New Delhi. Subsequently, the High Court granted bail after finding the evidence insufficient to sustain a conviction. However, the Supreme Court set aside the bail order, emphasizing the seriousness of the offences and the potential harm to national security. The Court highlighted the need to consider various factors before granting bail in cases involving non-bailable offences, especially those related to military affairs.Conclusion:The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's bail order, directing the respondent to remain in judicial custody. Emphasizing the gravity of the offences and the potential risks to national security, the Court stressed the importance of considering all relevant factors before granting bail in such cases. The trial Court was instructed to proceed without being bound by the observations of the High Court.
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