https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457267 Bail in a murder and criminal conspiracy case requires a reasoned order showing a prima facie basis for release, especially where the offence is serious. Relevant factors include the nature of the accusation, severity of punishment, supporting evidence, risk of witness tampering, and prima facie satisfaction with the charge. An order granting bail without addressing these considerations reflects non-application of mind. Here, the bail order was found to have assessed the prosecution case on merits in a manner inappropriate at the bail stage and to have lacked adequate reasons for release; the grant of bail was set aside and custody directed to continue. en-us Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:16:52 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457267 Bail in a murder and criminal conspiracy case requires a reasoned order showing a prima facie basis for release, especially where the offence is serious. Relevant factors include the nature of the accusation, severity of punishment, supporting evidence, risk of witness tampering, and prima facie satisfaction with the charge. An order granting bail without addressing these considerations reflects non-application of mind. Here, the bail order was found to have assessed the prosecution case on merits in a manner inappropriate at the bail stage and to have lacked adequate reasons for release; the grant of bail was set aside and custody directed to continue. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457267